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Apollo Blinds (Retail & Fashion)

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July/August 2008: Apollo Blinds aims for ‘wow factor’
Apollo Blinds’ newly launched collection of Roman blinds has been well received by the company’s network of franchisees across the UK. The range, developed by the team at Apollo Blinds led by Helen Kilvington, was designed to be bold and provide franchisees with a collection book which would excite their customers.

June 2008: Sales increase as more homeowners turn to decorating
Window Blind store franchise Apollo Blinds has reported an increase in sales as more homeowners turn to decorating their properties rather than selling them as a result of the slowing housing market.

April/May 2008: Product range to expand for Apollo Blinds franchisees
Apollo Blinds has announced its plan to extend its range of blinds and accessories starting with a new collection of Roman blinds.

December 2007: 2007 - the year window blinds became big business
Britain's biggest blinds store chain will look back at 2007 as the year in which the industry was catapulted into the limelight after a heavyweight independent report highlighted the prosperity the window blinds sector is experiencing. Paul Kirby reports

Oct/Nov 2007: Bumper enquiries for Apollo Blinds franchise
Apollo Blinds has seen an upsurge in the number of enquiries from potential franchisees in the wake of a heavyweight industry report which showed a huge growth in sales of window blinds over the past five years. Paul Kirby reports

September 2007: Why should you choose an Apollo Blinds franchise?
The most critical question any potential franchisee should be asking a franchisor is why they should choose to invest in their brand. Apollo Blinds General Manager Patrick Harrison reveals why this is his favourite question and he always looks forward to the moment it is put to him

July/August 2007: Apollo Blinds winners Waltz over to Vienna
APOLLO Blinds awarded its top performing franchisees with a trip to Vienna.

July/August 2007: Industry report results in bumper enquiries
Apollo Blinds has seen an upsurge in the number of enquiries from potential franchisees in the wake of a heavyweight industry report which showed the growth of the window blinds industry over the past five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison reports

May / June 2007: Apollo Blinds' smart, sassy & successful customers
New research conducted for Britain's biggest blinds store chain reveals just how much of an impact its new look has had in the marketplace by the type of customers who are now walking through the doors of its showrooms across the UK.

May / June 2007: Blinds industry's 62 per cent sales rise
Britain's biggest blinds store chain is preparing for a surge in the number of enquiries to join its franchise network in the wake of new independent research which reports a 62 per cent growth in the sales of window blinds over the last five years.

May / June 2007: 'It's not just us saying it'
Apollo Blinds' General Manager Patrick Harrison has not stopped smiling since the publication of a heavyweight independent report which showed the huge growth of the window blinds sector over the last five years. Paul Kirby reports

April 2007: Knowing your customers is the key to success
The importance of knowing your customers is critical for any business. Apollo Blinds' General Manager Patrick Harrison discusses why the company commissions regular research on its customer profile as part of its strategy for network growth

March 2007: Vienna awaits Apollo Blinds
A trip to Vienna awaits the winners of a new incentive scheme introduced by blind store chain Apollo Blinds, which will be taking its 15 top performing franchisees on a five star trip around Austria's capital city in May as a reward for achieving the most significant sales increases.

March 2007: Apollo Blinds has the 'ooh' factor
It's official: Apollo Blinds has the 'ooh' factor. And its newest franchisees noticed the 'ooh' factor within days of opening their doors. Paul Kirby reports

March 2007: Colin Smith, Apollo Blinds, Hull
Making our franchise a family business has been the key to our success, in my opinion. My wife Gill has worked with me since we invested in the franchise in Hull nearly eight years ago, and in the last five years our sons Chris and Phil have also joined the business.

January 2007: BAFTA duo delight Apollo Blinds with new DVD
Britain's biggest blind store chain has turned to one of the UK's most innovative animation teams to produce its new promotional DVD.

January 2007: The name above the door speaks volumes
Apollo Blinds is Britain's biggest blind store chain for good reason. It has the largest network of franchise showrooms in the UK and growth is set to continue in 2007. General Manager Patrick Harrison explains why the company is standing out from the crowd in the marketplace

Dec 2006: A year to remember for Apollo Blinds
A year to remember has seen Apollo Blinds strengthen its position in the marketplace as Britain's biggest blind store chain. Paul Kirby explains

Oct/Nov 2006: Apollo Blinds means business...
Hot on the heels of its recent re-branding, Apollo Blinds has just unveiled its next significant development to help franchisees generate more business. Paul Kirby explains

September 2006: Franchisees get new look for the future
As the refurbishment of the Apollo Blinds network of showrooms draws to a close, the franchisees of the showroom that was used as a showcase for the new design talk about their hopes for the future with the new look Apollo Blinds

July/August 2006: Website brings added value for Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds, Britain's biggest blind store chain and part of Hunter Douglas, the world's largest manufacturer of window blinds, has redesigned its website to showcase its vast choice of window blinds and accessories.

July/August 2006: A service that customers trust
Buoyed by an overwhelmingly positive reaction to its network re-branding exercise, Apollo Blinds is seeking new franchisees to build its national presence. General Manager Patrick Harrison reports

June 2006: Birmingham couple trailblaze new look
The first franchisees in the UK to showcase the new Apollo Blinds image, Pam and Clive Barnett talk about why they made the switch from their previous successful independent window blinds business

April/May 2006: First look success for Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds unveiled its new look at the recent British Franchise Association (bfa) exhibition in Manchester. The reaction to the company's new image and the number of enquiries generated at the exhibition was way beyond its expectations, according to General Manager, Patrick Harrison. "We cannot believe just how well it has been received by people who already know Apollo Blinds and by those who have seen the company for the first time,"he remarks.

April/May 2006: Potential franchisees flocking to new look
After a bumper response to the launch of Apollo Blinds' new brand identity at the Manchester expo, General Manager Patrick Harrison tells Paul Kirby the aims of the new brand

March 2006: A new dawn for Apollo Blinds
With help from Olympian and TV personality Kriss Akabusi, Apollo Blinds has unveiled its new image, heralding a new dawn for Britain's biggest blind store chain. Paul Kirby interviews General Manager Patrick Harrison about how its new identity will impact future prosperity

December 2005: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

December 2005: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

October 2005: Apollo blinds franchisee saves TV show
Apollo Blinds' Bristol franchisee has come to the rescue of a Channel Five TV show with a "blindingly"quick response to a plea.

October 2005: Looking towards the future
Apollo Blinds is embarking on a large-scale franchise network expansion plan that will see it double its number of franchisees over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison speaks to Paul Kirby about the company's new impetus

September 2005: Apollo Blinds plans expansion
APOLLO BLINDS has unveiled plans to double the number of franchisees it has over the next five years.

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Dec 2006: A year to remember for Apollo Blinds:
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