Heritage
Nottingham Gentleman's Outfitters Since 1888
The shop has been established in Nottingham since 1888. It was a family business in the Smalleys family for many years.
Heritage
From Chapel Bar to Derby Road
The shop has been established in Nottingham since 1888. It was a family business in the Smalleys family for many years. The current owner, Mr Brandon Harris, purchased the business 20 years ago from the previous owner who wanted to retire. The shop for many years was called Smalleys of Chapel Bar.
I took over the shop in the Chapel Bar location. Shortly after taking over the business I was told that the shop in its current location was down for demolition and redevelopment. I was forced to look for another location close to the existing site that was not expensive on rent etc. I found the Derby Road shop and moved in straight away and continued trading. At that time I had 2 other menswear shops running and 8 staff in total.
The Smalleys Timeline
A Shop That Has Stood the Test of Time
Over the years a regular customer base has been built up, and the business is going well.
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1888
Established in Nottingham
A family business in the Smalleys family for many years, known as Smalleys of Chapel Bar.
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Chapel Bar
A New Owner
Brandon Harris purchases the business from the previous owner, who wanted to retire.
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Derby Road
A New Home at No. 54
With Chapel Bar due for demolition, the shop moves to 54 Derby Road and continues trading.
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Today
Run by the Owner, Personally
A niche business specialising in items that larger stores no longer sell.
History
A Passion for Clothes and Accessories
After a few years trading the other shops that I had started to lose money so I was forced to close the other shops down reluctantly. I now run the shop entirely by myself and have no employees. It is challenging at times but I love it and have a passion for clothes and accessories. The shop is a niche business specialising in items that larger stores do no longer sell.
I am only too happy to put myself out to obtain that specific item that a customer cannot get elsewhere. Over the years I have built up a regular customer base and the business is going well. I did my retail training at Harrods in Knightsbridge after leaving school where I worked for 6 years, where customer service is paramount.
The business is very personal to me and I strive to achieve high customer satisfaction. A lot of customers who come in my shop say it's a wonderful Aladdin's cave of goods, it's like going back in time to a bygone era where customers had personal service. With my old fixtures and fittings giving the shop a quirky character all of its own, just like the owner.
Browse our menswear and coats, discover our tailor made suits, or read what customers say in our testimonials.
Our Approach
What Customers Can Expect
- Personal, unhurried service from the owner himself, with no pushy salesmen.
- Retail training at Harrods in Knightsbridge, where customer service is paramount.
- Unstocked items happily ordered in, whatever you are looking for.
- A quirky shop with old fixtures and fittings and a character all of its own.
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Step Into a Bygone Era of Personal Service
Visit Smalleys at 54 Derby Road, Nottingham, Tuesday to Saturday, or get in touch to arrange a fitting.