Spring 2010 Market Report Hancock & Moore
Pressed for time right now but here are the highlights.
The current Town & Country Program will be updated and replaced on July 1st. Expect changes in some frames, some leathers and price increases on most everything.
I have 605 photos of the showroom at H&M. Can't put them all up, but I shall put up selected ones as time permits. Burnished leathers are HOT, almost all the new pieces were shown in Burnished hides.
New leathers are great! I have them at my store.
All new Catalog (print) should be ready in December.
Re: Spring 2010 Market Report Hancock & Moore
Sounds like anyone sitting on the fence should order before July 1st.
Duane how large are the price increases going to be on average? 5%? 10%? More? Just a estimate would be fine.
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I can't really say. I saw the new Town and Country program this week, but the rep wasn't prepared to let me photocopy it, but I noticed several increases and some leather changes as well as frame changes.
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Duane,
Do you know whether the Gallagher would be available in T&C starting July? If not, I would rather order another T&C model when the prices are low.
Thank you for all your informative posts.
Regards,
Fence Sitter
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The Gallagher is not going to be on Town and Country, sorry.
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Hi duane,
do you think it is going to be replaced for the better or not.
Lter,
Big "R"
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I realize the prices would probably increase, but do you think the quality of leather and frame are compromised on the new Town and Country series?
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Oh no, absolutely not. Leather covers are fashion, and come and go with the trends (as do frames for that matter). If you looked at H&M's product line from 15 years ago, there would be only a handful of frames that are still in the line from the mid-90's era and virtually all the leathers have changed since then. As long as Jack Glasheen, Jimmy Moore and Tim Rogers own that company, there will never be a cheapening of the product line. I know them, and they will only buy the best and not cut corners to save a dollar (well, maybe not Tim - lol - he's all about saving money). JUST KIDDING TIM, if you're reading this!
You're going to see some cool stuff in the new Town and Country line, but expect it to be a bit more costly. Not a lot, but prices of raw materials are putting a lot of pressure not only on H&M but all upholstery makers.
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So you think July 1 is the deadline for the new increases?
Will you let us know as soon as you find out? And how much it will increase?
Thanks,
Big "R"
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July 1 is not the deadline, that's when the new program goes into effect. Deadline would be 5 p.m. on 06/30 Eastern Time.
I don't have advance info on prices, and have been asked by H&M not to publicly post them. You'll have to PM me for individual prices, per item.