Concession H Stores

[babyhart]

Hey I have a question... when i was at the h boutique earlier this week, i overheard a SA tell a customer that her store credit could be used at Hermes boutiques worldwide, except for Manhasset and Greenwich boutiques, b/c the latter two are concessions. As soon as he was done with the customer, i asked him what he meant my concession stores, and he said that they weren't owned by Hermes, they are privately owned. He didn't elaborate... but I still don't understand how they are privately owned.

Is concession a fancy way of saying franchise? Who owns those stores? I'm curious b/c the Manhasset one is the closest one to me, and i read past threads saying that the Manhasset boutique's computers are independent of H worldwide records.

 

[HiHeels]

i've read that too, that those stores are separate, so i guess it's true, and it sure sounds like a franchise in some form or other.

 

[avandome]

Basically Yes...franchise. and there are many, many, world wide...another example is the Hermes at K.O.P.

 

[HiHeels]

Basically Yes...franchise. and there are many, many, world wide...another example is the Hermes at K.O.P.

dohush: did not know that.

 

[sparklyprincess]

Do those concession stores get a smaller amount of bags that they are allowed to order each year then?

 

[avandome]

Do those concession stores get a smaller amount of bags that they are allowed to order each year then?

I think that each store orders what they are comfortable with as far as overhead goes, but in essence, I think yes.

 

[lizlikeshugs]

Does the franchise charge more since they have to pay Hermes for using their name?

 

[avandome]

Does the franchise charge more since they have to pay Hermes for using their name?

No, I have shopped in both, and the prices are exactly the same

 

[pinkish_love]

^^ I didnt know that!! Interesting!

 

[babyhart]

who can afford to franchise a Hermes?

 

[aspenmartial]

Basically Yes...franchise. and there are many, many, world wide...another example is the Hermes at K.O.P.

So, Hermes at KOP is not like regular Hermes? Does that store look/work different from other Hermes...?

 

[WingNut]

Hey I have a question... when i was at the h boutique earlier this week, i overheard a SA tell a customer that her store credit could be used at Hermes boutiques worldwide, except for Manhasset and Greenwich boutiques, b/c the latter two are concessions. As soon as he was done with the customer, i asked him what he meant my concession stores, and he said that they weren't owned by Hermes, they are privately owned. He didn't elaborate... but I still don't understand how they are privately owned.

Is concession a fancy way of saying franchise? Who owns those stores? I'm curious b/c the Manhasset one is the closest one to me, and i read past threads saying that the Manhasset boutique's computers are independent of H worldwide records.

babyhart - by Greenwich do you mean the one inside another larger store, such as "Richards"? There is also one inside Mitchells in Westport, CT, and while they seem to have a decent collection I don't think they are able to order, and they get far fewer bags than a stand-alone store.

 

[ilovechoo]

interesting...
I was wondering too- what about H boutiques inside Neiman's? I was at the one in DC the other day, but there's no mention of it on the H website. They do carry bags and such though... is this a concession? Oe some weird NM thing? I found it interesting that it wasn't on the H site, and it makes me wonder if I can find H closer to home than I thought I could.

 

[sparklyprincess]

So, Hermes at KOP is not like regular Hermes? Does that store look/work different from other Hermes...?

The KOP store is TINY. The decor is the same as other Hermes stores though. They just have a lot smaller inventory out on display.

 

[avandome]

I think all the stores, regardless of size have to conform to the "Hermes Interior Look", the customer is not supposed to feel or see any difference...like with McD's...or Burger King... they all have that "certain" look!