Once upon a time
It all began 25 years ago with a stockroom under the bed and the Ford Sierra that I shared with my
twin brother and business partner Tony which became the fleet car and delivery truck. We loaded up
the car with stock and drove the length and breadth of the country finding and supplying independent
retailers.
With a season behind us and fantastic sales we were able to move out of the bedroom and into
our first property in Hove, East Sussex where we continued to supply shell and expand the range
during our stay there. With ever expanding sales we were forced to find a warehouse, we bought our
first warehouse in Howard Terrace, Brighton in 1991. We’ve been here ever since but we’ve had
to buy out the neighbours, add extensions and finally build a purpose built modern warehouse.
The Range
Over the years we’ve listened to our customers and reacted to the market place and now the range is
one of the most expansive within our sector. We add 100 - 200 new lines to our existing core ranges
every 3-4 months, ensuring that there’s always something new to look at.
New Shell Earrings
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Our Staff
25 years on and we’re still a family run and owned partnership, many of our staff have been with us for
over 10 years.
Customers
We now have an active UK database of over 2000 customers and we still keep in touch with
customers that can remember us when we first started. We now supply independent retailers,
wholesalers and chain stores in over 20 countries on a regular basis and continue to work closely
with our customers through our nationwide network of Sales Agents.
Robert Talbot
Tradeshows
Even after 20 odd years we still enjoy attending and meeting customers and friends at all the
major UK trade fairs. It gives us an opportunity to speak with people and learn more about our
retailers requirements.
Our team have a wealth of experience in the trade and have contributed significantly to the
success of the company, and the development of customer relationships.
We now support a full online ordering website where customers can order safely at a time that suits
them, orders are downloaded via our servers and are actioned with our usual immediate service.
Our catalogue seems to keep on growing, from the first single page flyer to the latest Summer 2005
full colour brochures showing over 500 lines available for immediate delivery.
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Part of our success can be attributed to our ability to supply new and innovative products,
whilst maintaining everyday low prices. This means great margins for our customers.
It’s a great industry to be in, we’ve enjoyed 25 fun years in an ever changing fashion sector which is
full of interest and vitality and an industry that I can truly say that we’re proud to be a part of.
Tony Talbot
To see our latest Summer 2005 Collection, book an appointment with our nationwide sales agents team.
Call the sales team now at Talbot Import Company
8 Howard Terrace
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 3TR
Contact: Robert Talbot, Anthony Talbot
+44 (0)1273 776 415
+44 (0)1273 731 167
info@talbotfashions.com
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