Red Coral in Lethbridge?

Red Coral Aquariums · #1 12-31-2009, 03:37 PM

Red Coral has been approached about the possibility of a Red Coral Franchise Store opening in Lethbridge. My Questions Are..

1) Can Lethbridge support another Saltwater only store??

2) What do you want to see in a Lethbridge Store???

3) Could an effective and well run store cover Medicine Hat???

Please no slamming of other stores in Lethbridge I am hoping to get positive input about what hobbyists want in the Lethbridge and surrounding area.

Kevin

Starry · #2 12-31-2009, 04:00 PM

You should set one up here in Kelowna as well!!!!!

kien · #3 12-31-2009, 04:07 PM

A Lethbridge store might be closer for me to drive to!! Oh wait, nevermind :-) Actually, how about openning one up next door to me? er.. nevermind that too..

Glad to see you are thinking about expanding. Nothing wrong with a little healthy competition :-) Just make sure you get the right people to run it.

cuz · #4 12-31-2009, 04:17 PM

i would love to see a red coral here!! Lately there has been alot of sw stores open up, 4 existing and 1 more on the way. I don't think theres enough market for a 6th without a couple of the others folding under. without a doubt i think RC would over-take a few of the places that have been barely skimping by!! even with a strong name like red coral its all about who's running the show!!

saltcreep · #5 12-31-2009, 05:03 PM

PM sent....

Delphinus · #6 12-31-2009, 05:56 PM

I'd like to see more representation in the south end of the city you're in!!!

reefbyremote · #7 12-31-2009, 06:06 PM

Good news! A Red Coral in Lethbridge would be great as it is only 90 minutes from Medicine Hat vs. Calgary at near 3 hours. Of course one in Medicine Hat (where there is only one local store monopolistically doing sw) would be even better and ultimately the best and most convenient solution for us here in the Hat area.

Maybe a Lethbridge store could have specials or even a discount club for reefers from the Hat. Certainly any ingenuity from a Lethbridge location would help increase the number of Hatters keeping sw.

Red Coral Aquariums · #8 12-31-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphinus

I'd like to see more representation in the south end of the city you're in!!!

Tony or Kien;

I would definitely say yes to this if either of you would say these 4 words to me.

I WILL RUN IT!!!!!!

Kevin

Red Coral Aquariums · #9 12-31-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuz

i would love to see a red coral here!! Lately there has been alot of sw stores open up, 4 existing and 1 more on the way. I don't think theres enough market for a 6th without a couple of the others folding under. without a doubt i think RC would over-take a few of the places that have been barely skimping by!! even with a strong name like red coral its all about who's running the show!!

I agree totally.

I have already explained that a strong commitment would be needed to operate in an already competitive market.
We at Red Coral strive to prioritize our emphasis on these four areas in order of this hobby approach.

1) livestock (ultimately our advice is paramount in this area)

2) customers (return business is our mainstay in the very competitive Calgary market)

3) Vendors (cultivating the best market to bring the best product in)

4) Red Coral ( ensuring the above three you create a healthy business)

Kevin

cchomistek · #10 12-31-2009, 11:02 PM

I think a new store would be great. It will create some more exposure to the hobby in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat and will be great for all involved. The more people we get into the hobby the better. I think both cities are finally getting there first real look at SW and the response has been great.

Craig