Andrew Page launches consumer-focussed retail stores
Car enthusiasts and home engineers will have access to over 6,000 parts, as Andrew Page is set to open retail stores for consumers across the UK this year.
With over 98 years serving the automotive industry, Andrew Page is set to open several retail outlets over the next few months, with more to follow later this year and throughout 2016. Each retail store will have a consumer-friendly feel, with knowledgeable staff able to support and advise customers.
The retail outlets follow last month’s announcement that Andrew Page has launched its online store, making it easier than ever for car enthusiasts and home engineers to get their hands on products from over 200 brands. The online store provides users with a click-and-collect service, allowing orders to be collected from any of the 100+ UK-based Andrew Page branches.
Customers of Andrew Page’s retail sites can expect excellent levels of stock availability thanks to the company’s central distribution facility holding 140,000ft2 of car parts, with national distribution supported by a fleet of 940 vehicles. This is in keeping with Andrew Page’s Autoparts People ethos, ensuring customers get the right parts at the right time.
“We are always looking at ways to reach our customers more effectively and these retail stores – in conjunction with the online shop – are a great way to achieve that,” said Mark Saunders, Andrew Page chief executive. “We plan to provide exclusive launch offers, supported through local advertising campaigns including online promotions and social media. At the core though, these stores have the same values that Andrew Page always has, and provide customers with the same high-quality service.”
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About Andrew Page Limited
Having originally been founded by Andrew Page in 1917, his son James, formed Andrew Page Limited in 1946. The company is an independent distributor of quality vehicle components, workshop equipment, tools and diagnostics. From its Leeds headquarters it controls all nationwide branches and employs over 2,600 people.
The company has grown progressively and underlined its national reach. This includes purchasing the Camberley Auto Factors (CAF) branch network in the south of England, acquiring 21 Unipart Automotive branches following the collapse of the company in 2014, and the subsequent rebranding as Andrew Page, The Autoparts People.
Andrew Page supplies products from many of the world's leading automotive component makers, including Unipart, Mintex, LuK, and Mann + Hummel.
The AP-Tech division meets customer requirements for tools and workshop equipment and reaches customers across the UK through its website www.ap-tech.co.uk. Auto Education is a training programme run by Andrew Page Limited and consists of 30 courses designed to improve and advance technicians skills to recognised national standards. Further information on the training courses and how to book can be found at: www.autoeducation.co.uk.
In June 2015 Andrew Page launched its online web store aimed at retail customers, including enthusiasts and professional technicians.
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