forbespm Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Simon79 said: Anyone know if they sell kids away football shorts? Went online to get some kits! Managed to get the 3rd kit in YL ( if anyone is struggling ), but can’t see either of the 2nd or 3rd kit shorts on the site. It doesn’t help that the online shop is not the best to navigate mind! Nothing is ever easy with City! COYR I was told as soon as they get down to 10 items left it gets marked as our of stock online. When I asked about new stock coming back in I was told "Next season !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 7 hours ago, phantom said: Don't want to be picky but I don't agree The items would be already on shelves / trollies and would simply need rolling in and out depending on the fixture Exactly There is a storage area for stock within the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 7 hours ago, phantom said: Don't want to be picky but I don't agree The items would be already on shelves / trollies and would simply need rolling in and out depending on the fixture Perhaps you should ask someone who works in merchandising? where are you going to store it all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 4 hours ago, forbespm said: I was told as soon as they get down to 10 items left it gets marked as our of stock online. When I asked about new stock coming back in I was told "Next season !" I went to the ladies game this afternoon & thought I’d chance my luck. No such luck, no 3rd kit shorts available. But my order that was meant to be delivered was there if I wanted to take it on. Lad basically said what you have mentioned & that he thinks they don’t like having stock left over! There seems to be this type of topic every season with the City shop, but this is possibly up there with the worse. COYR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 If anyone wants these, you are welcome to them. Used, colour a bit faded. 6-12months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 The online store has been down for over 24 hours now, it can’t be that hard to update stock & add early Xmas deals surely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 5 hours ago, The hand of RO'D said: The online store has been down for over 24 hours now, it can’t be that hard to update stock & add early Xmas deals surely! I've just gone on, shame there's no extra shirts on there, even the training kit is limited. They're going to lose a lot of money over the next month or so. When does the Hummel deal run until? This is surely a manufacturer issue, as nobody in their right mind is thick enough to think that nobody wants to buy shirts half way through a season from the clubs perspective..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 On 20/11/2022 at 06:36, glynriley said: Not just shirts. Winter is upon us so I thought I might have a look and see if they had any warm hats ready for the resumption. I thought Slim Pickings was a country and western singer… https://shop.bristol-sport.co.uk/bcfc/gifts-accessories/accessories/hats-gloves So after the site being down for about 24 hours, the additions to the site, apart from the snowing animation, is....... **** all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 58 minutes ago, glynriley said: So after the site being down for about 24 hours, the additions to the site, apart from the snowing animation, is....... **** all. The best bit though (I've only just noticed) 2 for £22 on ALL 'It's coming home' range... https://shop.bristol-sport.co.uk/bcfc/saleoffers/worldcuptees/ All indeed, there's one ******* T-shirt.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, glynriley said: The best bit though (I've only just noticed) 2 for £22 on ALL 'It's coming home' range... https://shop.bristol-sport.co.uk/bcfc/saleoffers/worldcuptees/ All indeed, there's one ******* T-shirt.... The games do come pretty quick at the moment, with our next game Friday and then on Tuesday. If you buy two, you can wear one, wash one, and not have to worry about keeping it clean for the next game...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Taz said: The games do come pretty quick at the moment, with our next game Friday and then on Tuesday. If you buy two, you can wear one, wash one, and not have to worry about keeping it clean for the next game...... No , you miss the point , there is only one shirt Size XXS )in the one design Edited November 22, 2022 by Sheltons Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 22, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Taz said: I've just gone on, shame there's no extra shirts on there, even the training kit is limited. They're going to lose a lot of money over the next month or so. When does the Hummel deal run until? This is surely a manufacturer issue, as nobody in their right mind is thick enough to think that nobody wants to buy shirts half way through a season from the clubs perspective..... That would make sense if this was a one off but this has been repeating itself for many years now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, phantom said: That would make sense if this was a one off but this has been repeating itself for many years now Never been this bad though. I usually get a shirt as a birthday present, and then, will sometimes get the other when they are cheaper around Feb/March time. This year I don't have one, and very much doubt that there will be any left in any sizes this side of Christmas, let alone Feb! I would say it would make a good argument for taking the shirt manufacturing back in house, but that wasn't much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Taz said: When does the Hummel deal run until? This is surely a manufacturer issue, as nobody in their right mind is thick enough to think that nobody wants to buy shirts half way through a season from the clubs perspective..... It's almost like the staff who knew what they were doing were considered an unecessary overhead by certain former financial staffers.... *turns glare to Ipswich* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmarktx Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 Ive been annoyed at the kit sittuation for a while 1, no infant kit other than home 2, no short sleeve version of GK kit It means my kids have more Everton kits than Bristol City both made by Hummel aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 23, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 14 hours ago, Taz said: Never been this bad though. I usually get a shirt as a birthday present, and then, will sometimes get the other when they are cheaper around Feb/March time. This year I don't have one, and very much doubt that there will be any left in any sizes this side of Christmas, let alone Feb! I would say it would make a good argument for taking the shirt manufacturing back in house, but that wasn't much better! Personally disagree with this, stock is always limited to certain sizes around Christmas, without wanting to keep on I bet if we did a trawl back through OTIB we would find regular arguments on the same topic I can remember a thread about the kit being in house and not being able to supply to demand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimatno9 Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 I visited the store last week seeking a 14/15 year old away strip as a Christmas present - like everyone else was told no chance no stock and none till next year. Went online and the strip was available on line so purchased it not in any real hope of getting it but i picked it up today. Maybe i was lucky but i would suggest you try on line. The whole thing smacks of incompetence though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 The clubs been reluctant to sell off large amounts of kit at the end of the season for a long time now. I remember the days when you could pick up a shirt in April for £15. There’s obviously a balance to be found in order to not have loads left over to sell, but ordering enough to get to at least February. If there’s no Christmas stock then that’s a big fail on the clubs part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandproud Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 22/11/2022 at 15:44, Taz said: I've just gone on, shame there's no extra shirts on there, even the training kit is limited. They're going to lose a lot of money over the next month or so. When does the Hummel deal run until? This is surely a manufacturer issue, as nobody in their right mind is thick enough to think that nobody wants to buy shirts half way through a season from the clubs perspective..... I was told by the young lady in the shop, NO more stock expected before Christmas, then she stated that the shop is not owned Bristol Sport,Its a private company, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Elite Sports Group, the UK distributor for Hummel has gone into administration. I guess any issues regarding stock in the clubs shop was beyond the clubs control after all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: Elite Sports Group, the UK distributor for Hummel has gone into administration. I guess any issues regarding stock in the clubs shop was beyond the clubs control after all? Just saw that on Twitter, anyone know how our supplies/distribution is set up ? I see Everton are unaffected due to their set up. EDIT To partly answer my own question; From the OS: Mark Underwood, Managing Director of Elite Group UK, hummel’s exclusive brand partner, said: “Following an incredible three-year partnership, we are delighted to extend our agreement with Bristol City. The football club is one of the most forward-thinking clubs in the country, we love and value the partnership highly, and are looking forward to the next six years working together.” While other clubs : "Southampton and Coventry City, who have hummel kit partnerships, were forced to temporarily close both their online and physical retail outlets citing 'significant operating issues' facing Elite Sports Group," Elite are trying to claim £10m from Rangers in Court, but I don't think the two things are linked. They were fined £500k along with Rangers and Sports Direct a while back for price fixing. I can't find to many details other than this above. Though Oldham have taken steps away from Elite; "Elite are also the company who have been responsible for managing our retail store since 2018.As a result of issues the club has had with Elite over a number of months, which appear to be similar to those issues Southampton have referred to, the arrangement for Elite to manage our retail store was terminated by the club on Tuesday 22 November 2022." This could be why there have been problems with our shirts, time may tell. Edited November 24, 2022 by 1960maaan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 49 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: Elite Sports Group, the UK distributor for Hummel has gone into administration. I guess any issues regarding stock in the clubs shop was beyond the clubs control after all? That’s bad, lots of clubs affected it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 21/11/2022 at 11:51, sinenomine said: If anyone wants these, you are welcome to them. Used, colour a bit faded. 6-12months. Thanks mate, but I don't think I'll ever grow into them.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Will this mean that Bristol City could look at a new kit supplier for 23/24 season?? I know they signed a deal with Hummel for multiple years. However could this contract be broken now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Black Friday offers up and kits not included this year - not surprising given the supply issues I guess. It’s been a reliable way for the last few years for me not to have to spend silly money on a shirt for my lad for Christmas. Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Aside from exemplary retail management, one of the Club’s strengths is the transparency and ease of flow of communication with their customers. Unless I’ve missed something we’re, strangely, very silent on this matter. If only we had a SLO who could tell us what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) This may explain things: Elite Sports Group: Club shops close amid third-party firm uncertainty https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63743048 edit - already posted Edited November 24, 2022 by Silvio Dante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_b Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Why do we need a U.K. distributor? Everything we ship is sent out via the store. We just do a deal with Hummel, say we want X amount of kit. They produce it, ship it to us and we process it locally. Cut that needless link out of the supply chain and save money. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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