A popular mainstay in the town
An electrical supply shop on Wollaton Road, Beeston, has shared the secrets to its success as it celebrates 100 years in business. Reginald Applebee opened the shop in 1920 its original location on the High Street.
Interestingly, the shop's counters and cabinets are all traditional. The shop in which the business is based was once a chemist in the early part of the 1900s. When it comes to the secrets of its success, Applebee's is one of the very shops of its kind on the high street. The busy store never has a quiet moment as customers pop in constantly relying on the expertise of the family to find exactly what they need to get the job done.
It's been a difficult time for independent traders post-Covid restrictions as the cost of living increases. However, Stacey feels there is more support than ever for independent businesses as customers often seek advice and prefer a one-on-one service. "We are trying different ranges to see what will take off. It's seeing what people would like to buy as kids today are all iPads and modern things. Would they still like to play with x or build an Airfix kit? We are trying the new lines and it has been successful so far as I have adults coming in saying they built one as a kid and want to do another," she said.
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