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Hampshire Life Oct10 Clocks aren't just for making sure you're on time for work; they also provide an eye-catching interior feature. Take a few moments to peruse some splendid designs that'll make the ideal fin ishing touch for any stylish home By ANTONIA EDWARDS 1. Silverdale wall clock with automatic night silence facility and moon dial, £4,279 from a range at Vale Furnishers... [click to read more] |
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Surrey Life Sept 2010 Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this family-run business is probably the largest and most diverse furniture store in the county. Spread out over four I and accessed by a fabulous staircase, each level is arranged in lifestyle room settings to make your choice of furniture simple. The G-Plan gallery, featuring 16 collections, is all about comfortable seating in soft, neutral fabrics, displayed wi.. [click to read more] |
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Surrey and Hants news Phyllis Tuckwell Andrew Cox, from Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice,in Famham, receives a cheque for £1,715 from Mark Chandler, Director at Vale Furnishers. From Seplember 17th to 20th, the Ash Vale furniture store celebrated their 50th anniversary, by inviting customers to enjoy a glass of bubbly, a slice of birthday cake, to pick from a lucky dip, or donate money to the hospice or Cancer Research UK (who received £1,285 .. [click to read more] |
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VF News Paper Clipping VALE Furnishers in Wharf Road, Ash Vale, marked its 50th anniversary last weekend with a four-day birthday bonanza. Customers celebrated with a glass of bubbly and a slice of birthday cake at an in-store event from September 17-20. With every purchase made over the four days, customers were invited to pick from a lucky dip to win a Vale birthday gift. Prizes ranged from discount vouchers and leath.. [click to read more] |
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Cabinet Maker Jan2010 Vale Furnishers has announced that it won't be implementing the January VAT change until February to encourage footfall in the New Year. The Aldershot based independent retailer revealed that during January 2010 it will be freezing the VAT at 15% for one month to encourage shoppers to spend after Christmas. Mark Chandler, merchandise director, explained: "I hope that by writing to our customer jus.. [click to read more] |
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Local Paper Dec2009 VALE Furnishers wish Herald readers a very happy Christmas. To help you celebrate this festive season in style Vale Furnishers is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a luxury Stressless recliner valued at £1,500! At Vale urnishers, based in Ash Vale, you will find one of the largest displays of Stressless recliners and sofas in Surrey. The company's dedicated and professional staff will be a.. [click to read more] |
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Cabinet Maker Dec2009 Increased marketing boosts Vale Furnishers results Independent furniture retailer Vale Furnishers has revealed "much better" results for the past quarter. The Aldershot retailer reported that total sales to the end of week 18 were up 11% compared to last year after an increase of 20% being spent on marketing campaigns. Mark Chandler, merchandise director at Vale Furnishers, said: "Trade has bee.. [click to read more] |
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Furniture News 2009 In September, Vale Furnishers, one of the largest furniture stores in Surrey and Hampshire, officially opened its new rooftop conservatory, which extends the furniture showroom to 36,000sqft. Vale Furnishers experienced a bumper weekend as new and existing customers joined the team in celebrating the opening of the new conservatory at the Ash Vale store in Hampshire, which will provide customer.. [click to read more] |
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Cabinet Maker 2009 Talking Shop – Mark Chandler HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE BUSINESS? I never had any intention of going into the furniture business. When I was 18 I worked in nightclubs and bars until the lack of sleep five days a week finally got to me! At that point, the family was expanding its residential portfolio and I spent some time painting and decorating. When that ended, I started helping out in.. [click to read more] |
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Surrey Advertiser 2009 Furniture company celebrates 50 years: A FURNITURE company in Ash Vale will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year after being passed down through three family generations. Vale Furnishers was established in 1960 by local couple Roy and Violet Chandler, who opened a 1,000sqft showroom in the then newly built The Parade on Wharf Road. The company ran successfully for more than three decades, and .. [click to read more] |
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Bridges Estate Agents 2009 An iconic business! Vale Furnishers started in the 60’s that has grown over the years in Ash Vale. Alan Chandler built the new store across the road from the wharf 15 years ago, not long after we opened our Ash Vale office. Both Bridges and Vale Furnishers have continued to grow over the years and we are currently watching them under go their 3rd extension to the building, making them one of th.. [click to read more] |
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Cabinet Maker 2005 Make a Positive Impression In tough times, a good brochure is vital to help retailers attract shoppers. Shaun Davis takes a look at two of the latest, from Vale Furnishers and Ercol. Vale has just released its latest brochure, and launched a mailing campaign to coincide with advertising. At first glance the brochure does not give away its identity as a furniture collection - in fact, it looks m.. [click to read more] |
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Furnishing Profile To increase business by 140% in a year is unusual. To do it with ten well known brands is extraordinary. Alan Chandler takes Furnishing…Beyond the Vale. When Alan Chandler of Vale Furnishers hosted a celebratory lunch at his showrooms earlier this year, the occasion turned into something of a “who is who in furniture”. Or as he puts it, If somebody had dropped a bomb on us that day you could have .. [click to read more] |
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Cabinet Maker 1995 THE NAME GAME: VALE FURNISHERS IS ONE “CORNER SHOP” THAT ISN’T GOING TO GIVE IN TO THE THREAT OF THE MULTIPLES. BRANDS ARE LIFEBLOOD. To what extend does your shop reflect your personality? Let’s face it, it is bound to say something about you isn’t it? If you are loud with jackets match, then you have probably got a bright shop with colourful signs clashing with the furniture, just like your tie .. [click to read more] |
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Surrey Advertiser 1995 Industry award for Vale Furnishers. The furniture industry’s coveted Furniture Retailer of the Year Award has gone to Vale Furnishers, of Wharf Road, Ash Vale. The award was presented at the Birmingham NEC Metropole Hotel when 850 guests gathered at a gala dance for the presentation of the industry’s top awards. Jan Leeming, former news reader and TV presenter, compered the presentation of the awa.. [click to read more] |
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The Mail 1994 New Year, new era – The New Year marked the beginning of a new era for a longstanding Ash Vale business. Vale Furnishers purpose built showrooms opened to the public for the first time on New Years Day. The showrooms, at the junction of Ash Hill Road and Wharf Road, have been two years in the planning and senior partner Mr Alan Chandler is justifiably proud of his new premises. More than 20,000 sq.. [click to read more] |
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Ash News 1968 A HUGE Union Jack made entirely from Acrilan carpeting was the original idea that gained Ash Vale shop owner Roy Chandler a £200 prize in a window display contest open to shops throughout Britain. His shop, Ash Vale Furnishers, of Wharf Road, won the prize for the special display during Acrilan Carpet Fortnight. Devised by Mr Chandler, the Union Jack measured 9ft. by 6ft. and was made for him by c.. [click to read more] |
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Surrey Hants News 1966 “Know your local trader” No.1 – SHOP IN FRIENDLY ASH AND ASH VALE. The Vale Furnishers: When Mr Chandler came to Ash Vale six years ago, he decided to go in for quality first and foremost. The people, not only from the immediate district, but from many miles away, seem to appreciate this. As can be observed from the advertisement, this store offers the products of the best manufacturers. Seventy-f.. [click to read more] |
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