Shrewsbury retailer set for major expansion
A Shropshire business is investing in a major overhaul which will see it become one of the largest independent shops of its kind in the country.
Write Here in Shrewsbury’s High Street is set for a transformation programme that will transform it into one of the UK's biggest independent pen retailers.
Owner John Hall says that the overhaul of his premises will attract visitors from further afield and boost the business.
“We have already become established as a specialist in writing instruments and are now taking this to another level with a complete renovation of the shop,” he said.
“The design will represent a striking change from what we have now and we are very excited at the proposals, which will make us one of the biggest independent pen shops in the country."
Write Here is to work with two Shropshire companies on the project.
Steve Hayward of form:form architects in Nesscliffe has drawn up plans and Wem-based Hammersmith Shopfitters, whose clients include Harrods and Calvin Klein, will be carrying out the work.
“We will have several hundred pens on display from at least 12 top manufacturers," Mr Hall added. Prices will range will be from £3.50 to £1,300 but we’ll be able to get more exclusive hand-made writing instruments should customers require them.
“In addition some new lines of stationery are being introduced and we will continue to sell our huge range of cards, gifts and writing materials.”
Mr Hall is selling Write Here’s unwanted fixtures and fittings before renovation work starts on June 12 in aid of The Shrewsbury Ark and is hoping to raise several hundred pounds. Anyone interested should contact him on 07921 316881.
