Mary Queen of Shops BBC2

[boohoo]

I did. Was ace wasn't it ?

Yep - but was very puzzled about why the lad was wearing the dressing gown everywhere - the lack of any real questions to him about what he was bringing to his parents business and whether he wanted to be there wasn't discussed. What isn't said often says alot.

(loved all the 70s music throughout that episode )

 

[madamv]

I got the feeling he may have had a few issues.

The shop did sell some crap didnt it, but it did make me sad to see it turned into a boutique selling the same as every other shop of its ilk. Lovely, but those shops are ten a penny round these ere parts...

This week was a sweet one wasnt it. No one quarrelled, no one was an arse... And Mary does have a heart shocker!

 

[spanglechick]

It made me a bit tearful, this week's. Still - they're going to have to do one of those mega expensive shoots every six months, surely...

 

[editor]

I love Mary's mad outfits too.

 

[janeb]

It made me a bit tearful, this week's. Still - they're going to have to do one of those mega expensive shoots every six months, surely...

Not sure if they will do it to the same extent but he was talking about refreshing the looks at the end of the programme so yes, I guess they will be doing something kinda similar

Website is interesting http://www.johnpeers.co.uk/index.html

 

[madamv]

ha,,, he does 'the customer is king' seminars!

 

[boohoo]

And Mary does have a heart shocker!

Mary is a business person at the end of the day! I wouldn't expect people to suggest that her male opposite to have to have heart/sympathy/ compassion.

She just wants to keep the shops in business which means a few harsh wake up calls!

 

[boohoo]

I love Mary's mad outfits too.

I don't think they're mad -just very designery. She kind of does eccentric in a very controlled manner. It's great to see an older women looking stylish without airbrushing her wrinkles through various cosmetic procedures.

 

[boohoo]

and has anyone noticed the empty high street she walks along is Landor Road ( which has two successful businesses - Lisa Stickley and the Bakery)!

 

[editor]

I don't think they're mad -just very designery. She kind of does eccentric in a very controlled manner. It's great to see an older women looking stylish without airbrushing her wrinkles through various cosmetic procedures.

I think she looks great actually, but there are certainly some interesting shapes going on in some of her outfits.

 

[boohoo]

I think she looks great actually, but there are certainly some interesting shapes going on in some of her outfits.

wish I had her money to spend on great clothes!! definitely some interesting shapes and she likes the big accessories. If only we could get her to a clothes swap...

 

[madamv]

Mary is a business person at the end of the day! I wouldn't expect people to suggest that her male opposite to have to have heart/sympathy/ compassion.

She just wants to keep the shops in business which means a few harsh wake up calls!

Oh come on... Male or female, the attitude and 'lovey' sentiments are cold. Gender or professionalism doesnt preclude some warm smiles and kind words amongst the good business guidance.

After all the nice endings we have had, this is the first time she has been visually moved.

 

[boohoo]

Oh come on... Male or female, the attitude and 'lovey' sentiments are cold. Gender or professionalism doesnt preclude some warm smiles and kind words amongst the good business guidance.

After all the nice endings we have had, this is the first time she has been visually moved.

yes and that's nice but I'm not sure you would expect Alan Sugar to do the same.

And business is cold especially in a programme which is putting people together over such a short period. I'm sure over a longer span, you see much more gentleness and sentiment.

Not that I'm saying business couldn't do with a bit more niceness, however, there is the difficulty of remaining professional and kind. Working in a buying office which I do, mean being not nice to supplier even when I want to cos I like them or think they generally give good service. I've also worked as a supplier and learnt the first rule is to lie... I use to be very shocked by it. It's not ideal, but we are all fighting to stay afloat!!

 

[madamv]

Bad juju.... Wouldnt do for me!

Alan does give warm congratulations and twinkles in his eyes when its deserved. I'm not saying gush, but she clearly does care enough to be sentimental with this couple this week, which I noticed and felt it was a long time coming. Why this week? Dunno, maybe because he didnt argue at all with her, just rolled over and got guided.

I dont understand your job in the slightest, enlighten me as to why you wouldnt be nice to your supplier....

 

[Spark]

I think she looks great actually, but there are certainly some interesting shapes going on in some of her outfits.

I've just watched this week's episode - there was one outfit towards the end which was just teetering over the edge towards principal boy in a pantomime. Over the knee boots with bright tights and a big blousey shaped jacket with her bob on the top. I loved the dress she was wearing at the beginning though.

 

[boohoo]

Bad juju.... Wouldnt do for me!

Alan does give warm congratulations and twinkles in his eyes when its deserved. I'm not saying gush, but she clearly does care enough to be sentimental with this couple this week, which I noticed and felt it was a long time coming. Why this week? Dunno, maybe because he didnt argue at all with her, just rolled over and got guided.

I dont understand your job in the slightest, enlighten me as to why you wouldnt be nice to your supplier....

yer, I thought Mary was a bit patronising with the Kingston hippies- and I think the programme took the attitude in general. I sometimes think it's about Mary identifying with the person. In the hairdressers case I think she saw someone who had been at the top of their game and fallen... and maybe that's something that might concern her. The hairdressers wife was a sweety and so determined.. and the kids were cute... and his affection for his wife was lovely. You couldn't help but think they were nice people... and the world needs more of those...


Anyway, onto my job... my supplier in march was asked for a delivery date for a product. It was then decided we would put the product in the sale. But we had an idea it would come in in June. We even chatted to him about it. However, not one of the 6/7/8/ emails I sent since March has a response of a delivery date. A month late on delivery and we tell him we don't want the product. He is upset. He was late, he didn't tell us when it would be delivered. He had remained silent. In suppliers terms that's called pushing your luck. So we have had to be firm and say we can't take the goods,even though I might get told off for taking 600 of the items during the sale. The main point is he didn't bother to communicate with us. Probably not the clearest explanation...

 

[madamv]

not really, no. I just would have thought that the nicer you are to the supplier, buyer, customer..... the more they are going to want to do good business with you. Especially if everyone else is being too cool for skool.......

Nice is relative.... The three sisters were nice, they just didnt roll over when Mary told them. She has a rude way, but thats fine, she knows what she is doing. Just because he was some hair star in the 90's doesnt mean he is more worthy of her kindness....

Anyway, we could go round in circles for ever on thsi one.... roll on the next ep

 

[boohoo]

well, with supplier it depends how big you are and how stiff the competition. Realistically most suppliers are getting stuff from the far east, and there will be a point where the company dealing with the supplier will go above them and straight to the far east - it is a really cut throat business. The main key tool for suppliers is to communicate - I know in my experience, that the buyer ( big store) will give you additional time if you tell them the problem right at the beginning.

It is rather complex... and well, cut throat.. but in a world where the customer demands good and cheap and has limited loyalty, then you have to be ruthless. That might be why I feel like I am on a hamster wheel at work... no time to be satisfied with good sales.

anyway, as you said, we could go round in circles! I look forward to next episode too!!

 

[Ms T]

I don't think they're mad -just very designery. She kind of does eccentric in a very controlled manner. It's great to see an older women looking stylish without airbrushing her wrinkles through various cosmetic procedures.

I think she looks great. She clearly spends a fortune on her clothes and her hair.

 

[Pickman's model]

I think she looks great. She clearly spends a fortune on her clothes and her hair.

she's still doing something wrong. imo.

 

[Ms T]

I don't think they're mad -just very designery. She kind of does eccentric in a very controlled manner. It's great to see an older women looking stylish without airbrushing her wrinkles through various cosmetic procedures.

I think she looks great. She clearly spends a fortune on her clothes and her hair.

I don't think she's cold either. She obviously wants all the businesses she deal with to become successful.

 

[Pickman's model]

I think she looks great. She clearly spends a fortune on her clothes and her hair.

I don't think she's cold either. She obviously wants all the businesses she deal with to become successful.

she'd be out of a job if they didn't!

 

[madamv]

Loving a few outfits and scarves this week!

 

[editor]

I like this show. Shame that was the last episode

 

[zoooo]

I loved the vegetable shop the other week, with the three sisters.

This last one was okay, loved the main woman who worked at the shop, (Jean?) She was hilarious.