Keeper's Corner

 Keeper’s Corner LLC
“News”
December, 2009

Sales for the month of November 2009 were $20,989.52!!  Very close to November 2008 sales. The top ten sales before discounts were:
#1--$1933.74
#2--$1759.80
#3--$1657.25
#4--$1540.75
#5--$1207.73
#6--$1126.50
#7--$1019.28
#8--- $859.00
#9----$779.35
#10---$644.45
 
Our night-time Christmas Sale will be December 9th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, everything in the store is 20% OFF.  Start telling your friends and customers!!!!  An information sheet is attached to this newsletter.  If you have any questions see Bonnie.
We have several new vendors, so if you see new faces, smile and say “hello”!
Store Display: The displays will change right after Christmas to a winter/snowman theme.  Just a reminder about the display… If you have things you think will go with the theme, let us know, and we will get them in the display
A note to think about!!!! Please remember!!! If you are renting a 2x booth, please keep your items within the 2 feet!! ETC. ETC.  There is way too much spill over into the aisles!  (I really do not want to mention names!!!)
A big reminder!!! Please do not put broken glass in the trash without first wrapping it in paper.  It causes a multitude of problems, the least of which is the tearing of the trash bags!!!
If you have boxes or bags of items you have removed from your booth, please take them home.  We are having a hard time maneuvering in some of the back areas of the store due to vendor’s items.  We really do not have the room for you to store your items.  Thank you for your consideration.
Please do not leave the newspaper wrappings from your boxes, we have an OVERABUNDANCE!!!!
It has been suggested that we hold a “Dicker with the Dealer” night.  Several of you think it sounds like a fun thing to do!! AND, it’s a great way to boost sales in the slow time of the year. It is not a required sale event!  Only those interested need attend and participate, BUT, the more participation we have, the more effective and better for the customers.  We will begin about 4 PM and go until 6 or 7 PM.  You will be the one that sets the lowest price you will accept.  Vendors will be in or around their ooths, and we will supply a form for you to fill out for the sales counter. We will probably have some snacks and of course the hot drinks.
Reminders:
• REMEMBER!!! The calendar comes out one month early, PLEASE get signed up as soon as you can.  WE CANNOT be without coverage in the store!!! But PLEASE remember not to sign up where I have not allowed for time slots and please do not sign up before the calendar is ready
• Anniversary rent credit! 10% off your rent during your anniversary month!
• If you cannot work your time due to weather or illness, please contact us as soon as possible (even at home)!  We will try and reschedule with you
• Upstairs space is for LARGER items (larger than a tote basket).  Please remember to keep your smaller items downstairs as we do not have the security upstairs that we do downstairs!
• Rent is due on the 1st of the month, payable up to the 10th and late with a $10 late fee after that date
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth at the end of the month.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any other time after your 6 month commitment is over. Written notice MUST be given on or before the 1st of the month you are leaving the store
• Don’t forget about the “finder’s fee” bonus when you sponsor a new vendor for the store.  See Bonnie or Scott for more information.

Scott’s Thoughts: Subbing, Subbing, Subbing!

Great vendors, great customers and a great store… what a winning combination.

Posted by Bonnie at 01:36 PM | Permalink

Sales for the month of October 2009 were $25911.96!!  Up $6640.86 from 2008! It was a fantastic month! Second highest sales since we opened!!!

 Keeper’s Corner LLC
“News”
November, 2009

Sales for the month of October 2009 were $25911.96!!  Up $6640.86 from 2008! It was a fantastic month!

Second highest sales since we opened!!! The top ten sales before discounts were:
#1--$2286.60
#2--$2190.89
#3--$2089.16
#4--$1996.33
#5--$1692.76
#6--$1455.25
#7--$1209.00
#8--$1174.25
#9--$1043.23
#10--$999.92
 
Store Display: The 2nd Christmas display will be built around Thanksgiving weekend.  Both Christmas displays will remain up until after Christmas when we will go with a winter/snowman theme. Just a reminder about the display… If you have things you think will go with the theme, let us know, and please do not put your items in the display until you check with the management.

A note to think about!!!! Please remember!!! If you are renting a 2x booth, please keep your items within the 2 feet!! If you are renting a 4x booth, please keep your items within the 4 feet!!!  And so on!!! We are getting way too much spill over into the aisles!

Looking for some more great space? Check with Bonnie or Scott about getting a special on rental space upstairs.  We need to fill the upstairs so we are offering some special rental prices.  LOOK for more information at the checkout area. (PS talking to Scott will get you a better deal!)

Want to order some inexpensive hang tags for your items? There is a catalog and order sheet hanging near the copy machine. We ask that everyone that orders kick in a dollar to help pay the shipping.  They are a pretty good deal!

For all of you who rented in May and June on the “fill the store special”, we will be extending it another 6 months. If you want to keep your “special” booths, you can do so at the “special” rate.
Our nighttime Christmas Sale will be December 9th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Everything in the store is 20% OFF.  Start telling your friends and customers!!!!
 
Reminders:
• REMEMBER!!! The calendar comes out ONLY one month early, PLEASE get signed up as soon as you can.  WE CAN NOT be without coverage in the store!!! But PLEASE remember not to sign up where I have not allowed for time slots and please do not sign up before the calendar is ready
• Anniversary rent credit! 10% off your rent during your anniversary month!
• If you cannot work your time due to weather or illness, please contact us as soon as possible (even at home)!  We will try and reschedule with you
• Upstairs space is for LARGER items (larger than a tote basket).  Please remember to keep your smaller items downstairs as we do not have the security upstairs that we do downstairs!
• Rent is due on the 1st of the month, payable up to the 10th and late with a $10 late fee after that date
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth at the end of the month.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any other time after your 6 month commitment is over. Written notice MUST be given on or before the 1st of the month you are leaving the store
• Don’t forget about the “finder’s fee” bonus when you sponsor a new vendor for the store.  See Bonnie or Scott for more information.

Scott’s Thoughts: If you wonder where I am, I am still doing a lot of subbing.  No rest for the wicked and the righteous don’t need any!!!
Great vendors, great customers and a great store… what a winning combination.

Posted by Bonnie at 01:29 PM | Permalink

 Keeper’s Corner LLC
“News”
October, 2009

Sales for the month of September 2009 were $19897.35!!  Up over $1200 from 2008! It was a month where more vendors sold more than their norm!!! Good sales were spread out across the board! The top ten sales before discounts were:
#1--$1905.45
#2--$1798.44
#3--$1539.74
#4--$1257.00
#5--$1126.50
#6--$1098.77
#7---$840.45
#8---$638.50
#9---$606.90
#10--$473.00
 
Store Display: The fall displays will remain up until Thanksgiving weekend. We will rotate some Halloween in and then after that some Thanksgiving. Just a reminder about the display… If you have things you think will go with the theme, let us know, and please do not put your items in the display until you check with the management.
A great big Welcome to our TWO new vendors.  We hope you have a great experience in Keeper’s Corner!  If you need anything or have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!
Looking for some more great space? Check with Bonnie or Scott about getting a special on rental space upstairs.  We need to fill the upstairs so we are offering some special rental prices.  LOOK for more information at the checkout area. (PS talking to Scott will get you a better deal!)
Want to order some inexpensive hang tags for your items? There is a catalog and order sheet hanging near the copy machine. We ask that everyone that orders kick in a dollar to help pay the shipping.  They are a pretty good deal!
Just a quick note: The holidays are coming on quickly, so get your booths stocked with great decorating and gift items.
For all of you who rented in May and June on the “fill the store special”, we will be extending it another 6 months. If you want to keep your “special” booths, you can do so at the “special” rate.  
 
Reminders:
• REMEMBER!!! The calendar comes out ONLY one month early, PLEASE get signed up as soon as you can.  WE CAN NOT be without coverage in the store!!! But PLEASE remember not to sign up where I have not allowed for time slots and please do not sign up before the calendar is ready
• Anniversary rent credit! 10% off your rent during your anniversary month!
• If you cannot work your time due to weather or illness, please contact us as soon as possible (even at home)!  We will try and reschedule with you
• Upstairs space is for LARGER items (larger than a tote basket).  Please remember to keep your smaller items downstairs as we do not have the security upstairs that we do downstairs!
• Rent is due on the 1st of the month, payable up to the 10th and late with a $10 late fee after that date
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth at the end of the month.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any other time after your 6 month commitment is over. Written notice MUST be given on or before the 1st of the month you are leaving the store
• Don’t forget about the “finder’s fee” bonus when you sponsor a new vendor for the store.  See Bonnie or Scott for more information.

Scott’s Thoughts: (Sorry to all the fishermen and women!! Scott is subbing nearly full time.  His time should be freeing up some about the middle of October!!)

Great vendors, great customers and a great store… what a winning combination.

Posted by Bonnie at 01:23 PM | Permalink

Sales for the month of August 2009 were $17,993.34!!  Down a little from last year, but

still a respectable month! The upstairs is still doing very well, getting more and more

vendors up there and some great items are selling.

 Keeper’s Corner LLC
“News”
September, 2009

Sales for the month of August 2009 were $17,993.34!!  Down a little from last year, but

still a respectable month! The upstairs is still doing very well, getting more and more

vendors up there and some great items are selling. The top ten sales before discounts were:
#1--$1896.90
#2--$1605.10
#3--$1242.86
#4--$1207.10
#5--$1033.73
#6-- $780.10
#7---$748.05
#8---$678.86
#9---$557.25
#10--$534.70
 
Did you see the new booth at the bottom on the ramp??!!!  It is a wonderful space and

rented already!  I knew it wouldn’t last long, it is a great area!
Store Display:   The displays will be changed to fall displays in mid September. Think

about outdoor fall decorating items as well as items that are for indoors.  Just a reminder

about the display… If you have things you think will go with the theme, let us know.
A great big Welcome to our FIVE retuning vendors and ONE new vendor.  We are pleased to

have you at Keeper’s Corner!  If you need anything or have any questions, please do not

hesitate to ask!
Looking for some more great space? Check with Bonnie or Scott about getting a special on

rental space upstairs.  We would like to fill the upstairs so we are offering some special

rental prices.  LOOK for more information at the checkout area. (PS talking to Scott will

get you a better deal!)
Scott found a source online for heavy duty shelf brackets. They are available for $1 each

for the 12” and $2 each for the 16”.
Just a quick reminder: Please stay within the confines of your booth. It makes cleaning

difficult when we have to stop and put items back in booths along the way!  Several spaces

have items way out in the aisles. Please slide them back in for us!  Also, please look

for tripping hazards in your spaces! Make the fire marshal happy also.
Reminders:
• REMEMBER!!! The calendar comes out ONLY one month early, PLEASE get signed up as

soon as you can.  WE CAN NOT be without coverage in the store!!! But PLEASE remember not to

sign up where I have not allowed for time slots and please do not sign up before the

calendar is ready
• Anniversary rent credit! 10% off your rent during your anniversary month!
• If you cannot work your time due to weather or illness, please contact us as soon

as possible (even at home)!  We will try and reschedule with you
• Upstairs space is for LARGER items (larger than a tote basket).  Please remember to

keep your smaller items downstairs as we do not have the security upstairs that we do

downstairs!
• Rent is due on the 1st of the month, payable up to the 10th and late with a $10

late fee after that date
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth at the end

of the month.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any

other time after your 6 month commitment is over
• Don’t forget about the “finder’s fee” bonus when you sponsor a new vendor for the

store.  See Bonnie or Scott for more information.

Scott’s Thoughts: Check out the new “Ramp” booth and “Ramp” wall at the bottom of the ramp

going upstairs.  Also, if you haven’t noticed we have two new signs.  One is on the front

and sides of the store and the other sign is above the entrance of the area going upstairs

(good job Bonnie).  Keeper’s Corner continues to strive to be the best, thanks to a lot of

work from all of us.
P.S. I can’t go fishing if nobody lets me know they want to go.  I can work with almost any

schedule.  Let me know.

Great vendors, great customers and a great store… what a winning combination.

Posted by Bonnie at 01:13 PM | Permalink