Greeting from Malaga, Spain where I have just landed after a brief visit to AW Sheffield. Last week I was telling you about our Ancient Wisdom wedding couple.
You can read it here.
Weddings don't get more eccentric and eclectic (I love that word) than theirs. But then any given day at AW can be pretty eclectic. Probably because our product range is stuffed with a load of esoteric and mystical stuff, our customers are also a pretty strange and eclectic bunch. When I say "strange" I mean that in a good way.
The other day I'm just stood in our order processing department. It was buzzing, every phone ringing, warehouse staff running in an out like bumble bees, and stuff been sorted out at a rapid pace. We have been rather busy this week, a short week because of the bank holiday, sort staffed because of the holiday season and a record number of orders received. I know we are a bit behind - so please bare with us. Honestly we are working hard to catch up.
Back to eclectic.. I was stood there just watching and listening to what was going on. If those government spy's are eaves dropping on our offices they may be a bit confused.
Kerry; (across the office) "I have The Arc Angel on the phone, can we add a pack or "Let Angels Pass" simmering granules. Ursula: "There's someone from Another Realm in reception"
Bruno: "I think the postcode for Cloud Nine is wrong.. Jessica: The courier can't find the entrance for "Heavens Gate".. Zoe: "Have you got that message from "Whispering Angels"?
No, it's really like that. And those really are the names of our customers. :)
Crrrrumbs! Have you noticed it's practically September.. which means it's almost Christmas. Action stations.
Actually this year I think we are more prepared than ever before. Thanks to a ton of hard work from Craige (warehouse manager) and his motley crew. The steady stream of containers (arriving for the busy season) have been offloaded and sorted and put away ready for the rush. Warehouse systems are go! We have more new and eclectic stock than ever before. The best ever deals, and faster selling lines, scummy soaps and bath-bombs etc etc.. You can't get better. (even if I say so myself :) )
Until next week take care.
David
PS
ec·lec·tic (iˈklektik) Adjective: Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.