Originally Posted by Mary M
I think this is a wonderful idea! Friendliness is always desirable.
Originally Posted by pattypurple
Our LQS has a monthy "tea". No charge time to get together. The owner shows us the new things in the shop, samples for upcoming classes and tells about other things going on in the community (charities that need our help, etc.). Then it is time for show and tell. Everyone who brings a show and tell item is entered in a drawing for a door prize. She has the tea in the AM and PM the same day each month. Remember the longer you can keep people in your store the more they will spend. On Tea day the cash register is going non-stop. They are also very good at remembering names of customers.
Pat
My LQs does all of this too! And the staff is very friendly but not talkative so you can't make your selections without all the interruptions. And they always have new samples of both traditional and non-traditional quilts. If I arrive 15 minutes before closing I am told not to worry... she'll keep the shop open longer if I need more time because she knows I don't drive and am dependent upon someone else. (She's awesome!) And I love a shop that offers a wide variety of fabric... not just the owners taste in colors etc. (Actually now that I think of it.... my LQS does everything I want in a LQS...it is my dream shop!) I am so lucky!!!