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18 Apr 2024

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Research by the University of Stirling and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation has shed light on the impact of rising staff costs on the convenience retail sector in Scotland.

3 Apr 2024

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2 Apr 2024

The Baking Industry Awards return for their 37th year and are once again ready to recognise and reward the very best people, products, and businesses in the sector. The awards showcase the...

2 Apr 2024

Walsall's cycling community has been celebrating a family-owned business which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
 

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900 retailers now offering Take it outdoors retail finance

Posted on in Outdoor News

If you aren't already, why not join the 900 other retailers already offering their customers the chance to spread the cost with as little as 0% finance.

Finance is one of the most powerful sales tools for retailers, allowing customers to get the products they want without breaking the bank. It's proven to help turn browsers into buyers and maximise sales through up-selling.

Which sounds better?
This rod and seatbox for £1400 or just £35 a month

Take it outdoors retail finance launched at Tackle & Guns 2014 and has since grown to become a nationally recognised brand and is now offered in 900 retailers across the UK.

  • 900 shops offering Take it outdoors nationwide

  • Generating £65,000,000 worth of sales each year

  • Average sales value per store over £78,000

  • Average in-store acceptance rate 80%

Since Take it outdoors first launched at Tackle & Guns 2014, there have been changes to the way retail finance works which has made it even simpler for a retailer to get started.

You can now offer 0% finance without the need for authorisation from the FCA (previously known as a Consumer Credit Licence.)

So don't delay, find out more here, contact us on 01273 737 831 or visit us on stand B3 at Tackle & Guns 2015 to start offering your customers finance.

Powered by ActSmart

Take it outdoors retail finance is just one of many services delivered by ActSmart, the market leader for business support in the sports and leisure industry.

When you become a Take it outdoors retailer you will also gain access to over 25 other business services and support designed to help increase sales, reduce costs and enhance consumer promotion.

Find out more about all the services available here

 

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