What to Stock in February
- this month's advice for Classic Canes stockists:
Often the coldest and iciest month of the year here in Britain, February is a good month in which to promote the safety benefits of a sturdy walking stick as well as the importance of regular checking and replacement of rubber ferrules. It is also a good time to conduct a spring clean of your display to banish the fluff balls and dead spiders from the bottom of the stand. Check the rubber bands on your swing labels have not perished and fallen off. If you need replacement ones, let us know and we'll pop some in the post.
ST VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS
What could be more romantic and thoughtful than a pretty, pink walking stick on St Valentine's Day; the present that is practical and pretty! If you are making a pink-themed display in your shop, we recommend:
Pink Melbourne derby cane - 1756
Pink acrylic derby - 5103D
Pink floral Tea Party height-adjustable derby - 4097G
Pink floral petite folding cane - 4616J
Pink, white and purple handbag size folding cane with pink carrying case - 4800B
Pink and purple marbled acrylic folding derby cane - 4647C
EVERYDAY WALKING STICKS
Practical, everyday walking sticks are the staple of most retailers' displays. Check you have plenty of ladies' and gentlemen's models. The all-time classics are:
Chestnut crooks - 3120 (ladies), 3121 (gents), 3122 (stout), 3123 (extra tall)
Beech derby canes - 3200 (ladies), 3201 (gents), 3201L (extra tall)
Melbourne derby canes - 3531 (green), 3555 (burgundy), 3559 (brown), 3573 (blue)
ICE CANE ATTACHMENTS
The ideal accessory for use on snowy or icy pavements, the ice cane attachment - 4720 - can be left permanently affixed to the cane. It is supplied with two sets of screws, on long pair and one short pair, so it can fit almost any diameter of walking stick.
SHEPHERD'S CROOKS
Here in the south west of England the lambing season is underway. If you are in a rural area, it is well worthwhile stocking shepherd's crooks, whether for active shepherds or as attractive country gifts:
Chestnut shepherd's crook - 3128
Ash shepherd's crook - 1405
Jointed chestnut shepherd's crook (extra tall: 66"/168cm) - 1715
Handcarved leg cleek - 2418
Handcarved thistle design shepherd's crook - 2417
Ramshorn shepherd's crook - 2406
QUAD CANES
Another excellent product for a cold and wet time of year when many people feel their arthritis and rheumatism more keenly. The very practical 'Help Me Up' quad cane, pictured here, ref. 4822, is fitted with two handles, to aid the user in rising from a chair, out of a car seat or out of bed. This is a much safer method for anyone who has difficulty standing up than exerting too much force on a walking stick in the same circumstances. We also recommend our floral quad cane, 4821A, which is single handled, for its prettiness as well as its practicality.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us for specific advice on what to stock in your business just now. We will be delighted to advise and, if required, analyse your current stock and produce suggested orders for your approval.
Alternatively, why not visit the Classic Canes stand the Spring Fair (Hall 19, Stand A22) for personal advice on the right walking sticks for your business this spring and summer.
Charlotte Gillan
Managing Partner
February 2012