Everything Everywhere launches first high street store in Bishop's Stortford in landmark trial
Everything Everywhere, the company that runs Orange and T-Mobile, today opened a trial store in Bishop's Stortford which will offer both Orange and T-Mobile products and services under one roof. Everything Everywhere is investing in Bishop's Stortford and has selected the town as the ideal place to test consumer perceptions in this landmark trial. The store will give customers the chance to feedback on what they want from their local shop on the high street.
Giulio Giorgio, store manager at the Everything Everywhere store in Bishop's Stortford said: “We’re delighted that Bishop's Stortford has been chosen to trial the store. We wanted to give local residents the chance to try something new and this store will offer greater choice than ever before, enabling them to enjoy a wider range of products and services in a fun, interactive environment. We’ve been training for the last few weeks and now we can’t wait to open the doors.”
Branded Everything Everywhere on the external fascia and inside, the stores are designed to allow customers to hang out and go online (using the store’s free wifi), interact with “live” devices and tablets and enjoy demonstrations from staff.
Nine members of staff will be in the store to encourage customers to drop in to chat about their needs, and to make sure they are getting the most out of their phones. Educational events and other fun activities will also be taking place after launch.
Orange and T-Mobile both had stores in Bishop's Stortford and the Everything Everywhere store was previously the T-Mobile site. There are plans to invite local schools to showcase children’s artwork in the windows of the Orange store which closed.
The store trial is expected to last up to six months and a further four locations across Britain have been selected for the trial. A store in Eltham also opened today while stores will be opening in the coming weeks in Lowestoft and Evesham.
The Everything Everywhere store in Bishop's Stortford is located on the high street; 2b South Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3AT.
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Contacts:
Everything Everywhere Press office: everything.everywhere@golinharris.com
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