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Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it?

Local Star

Jul 25, 08 18:27

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Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it?	Can't Post

Hello Womens!

I have a quick question. I run an athletic wear store, catering mainly to women. It is a luxury brand with some really technical fabrics and fits.

We have some really cool and SUPPORTIVE bra's and tank tops. To showcase these, I was thinking of getting a used treadmill and having it in the store. If you were shopping for athletic wear and wanted to test the support. Would you use it?

Thanks!!

Jon
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Silverman 1/2 Distance: November 9th 2008
Swim with drive, Ride with passion, Run with heart...
If you can't do that, don't toe up the start.

slink

Jul 25, 08 18:54

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Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Yes, but I would want it at the back of the store where the change rooms are and have the option of closing a curtain around it.

Keep in mind, you run the risk of getting those nice items covered in sweat!

PirateGirl

Jul 25, 08 19:06

Post #3 of 18 (552 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Only if I knew for sure the clothing I was trying was clean!

What Am I Up To? Pirate

Pirate

Local Star

Jul 25, 08 20:00

Post #4 of 18 (538 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [GhiaGirl] [In reply to]	Can't Post

What are some ways you ladies test support in bras?

How can I help that process?

What can we provide?
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Silverman 1/2 Distance: November 9th 2008
Swim with drive, Ride with passion, Run with heart...
If you can't do that, don't toe up the start.

deee

Jul 25, 08 20:34

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Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Jump up and down in the change room. I love seeing feet leave the ground when I'm shopping. I know exactly what's going on in there! lol
I like to be left alone when shopping. Nothing more annoying, to me, than a salesperson (even if truly trying to be helpful) getting all up in my business.
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cuds is retired.

PirateGirl

Jul 25, 08 22:17

Post #6 of 18 (510 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Well, realistically, I'm not the person to ask. I don't try clothes on at a store. I buy, take home, try and then decide. If they fit I'll buy more, if they don't, i sometimes return, sometimes give away (depending on how lazy I am)

What Am I Up To? Pirate

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jenhs

Jul 25, 08 22:26

Post #7 of 18 (509 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Absolute best bra shopping thing I've ever used is the bra size finder on bradiva.com: http://www.bradiva.com/size/index.html

It is owned by an ST gal: bdiva.

It has changed my bra size completely and now all running and daily bras are so much more comfortable. You sould send her a PM and get info on how she did it. Extremely useful.

Also take a look at how Title 9 does their bra section: http://www.titlenine.com/...EGORY&path=1%2C3

I think helping women first make sure they are wearing the right size then offering suggestions on which bra provides the most support for that size would be very helpful.

Maybe provide a jump rope for some test jumps? :-) Could be cute.

I've wasted a lot of money on sportsbras that just don't work for me. Very frustrating.
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(I got suckered into the run leg)

Jenhs

Local Star

Jul 25, 08 22:36

Post #8 of 18 (507 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [jenhs] [In reply to]	Can't Post

THanks for the tips!

We do have a jump rope we use in the store.

One of our early stores had a trampoline in the fitting room!
I'm sure there are liabilities these days :)
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Silverman 1/2 Distance: November 9th 2008
Swim with drive, Ride with passion, Run with heart...
If you can't do that, don't toe up the start.

jenhs

Jul 25, 08 22:38

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Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Yeah, I watch America's Funniest Home Videos. I stay away from trampolines.
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Ultraman Canada Relay 2009!
(I got suckered into the run leg)

Jenhs

jenhs

Jul 25, 08 23:00

Post #10 of 18 (501 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I just realized I answered a question you didn't ask. Sorry, you didn't ask for the best way to sell bras...just if people would use a treadmill.

No on the treadmill because of the sweat issue.
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Ultraman Canada Relay 2009!
(I got suckered into the run leg)

Jenhs

LovePugs

Jul 26, 08 6:59

Post #11 of 18 (473 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [jenhs] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I'd have to agree on the no answer for a treadmill, but kudos for thinking of ideas to help us.

Jump rope is a good idea!

How about having someone on staff who is trained (if that's possible) to measure women for correct sizing.

Or even once a month bring someone in and advertise it as a special event with some discounts.

Sorry, I'm not a business woman, I just pulled these out of my arse.

Marco in BC

Jul 26, 08 10:04

Post #12 of 18 (453 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

In Reply To

I have a quick question. I run an athletic wear store, catering mainly to women. It is a luxury brand with some really technical fabrics and fits.

We have some really cool and SUPPORTIVE bra's and tank tops. To showcase these, I was thinking of getting a used treadmill and having it in the store. If you were shopping for athletic wear and wanted to test the support. Would you use it?

not a woman, but make sure you check the insurance side of things, some stores I know about around here had to get rid of their treadmills because their insurance company wouldn't have covered any injury resulting from its use (regardless of a user having signed a waiver)

Jump rope seems like a safer bet, but I would check that with your insurance co as well, as you don't want somebody to mis-step, fall down, hit their head and then sue you for everything under the sun.

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A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.

(This post was edited by Marco in BC on Jul 26, 08 10:05)

Local Star

Jul 26, 08 11:28

Post #13 of 18 (438 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [LovePugs] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Great Ideas. Thanks!

Keep them coming. Anything to make your experience in the store better!

Jon
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Silverman 1/2 Distance: November 9th 2008
Swim with drive, Ride with passion, Run with heart...
If you can't do that, don't toe up the start.

jana

Jul 26, 08 11:56

Post #14 of 18 (430 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Local Star] [In reply to]	Can't Post

as a retail owner as well i will share what we do.
we have 2 specialty running stores and a tri shop. at the running stores we offer free gait analysis with our shoes to see what is the correct shoe to buy. we have a great response to that and have done it for years. we video them and then show it back to them in the shoes they are currently wearing and a shoe that fits their specific biomechanics. they only run a few minutes so no one really works up too much of a sweat. have never used the treadmill to see if a bra is supportive though.

for our "bras" we have had a couple of "ladies bra fit" nights ( had one this week actually) our Moving Comfort rep comes in with a line of bras and goes over proper fit, she measures everyone and then they get to trying on bras. we had over 40 women on Thursday night. we have wine, snacks and a chocolate fountain with dippings. Everyone seems to really enjoy it and get the right bra fit! no men allowed because the women are running around with and without bras at times.
jana

www.triontherunfitness.com
www.triontherun.com
www.ontheruntx.com

jenhs

Jul 26, 08 12:24

Post #15 of 18 (420 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [jana] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I'd come to something like that in a heartbeat! Are you anywhere near Seattle?

:-)
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Ultraman Canada Relay 2009!
(I got suckered into the run leg)

Jenhs

jana

Jul 26, 08 12:32

Post #16 of 18 (419 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [jenhs] [In reply to]	Can't Post

no where near. we are in Houston.
we try to have a ladies night every few months. its fun for me to meet and greet all the female athletes and it is a great experience for the women. we also do bikes and wetsuit nights for ladies only. maybe one of your local stores could start doing it as well. its great for business and great for the sport. and loads of fun.
jana

www.triontherunfitness.com
www.triontherun.com
www.ontheruntx.com

Local Star

Jul 26, 08 13:11

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Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [Marco in BC] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thanks for looking out!
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Silverman 1/2 Distance: November 9th 2008
Swim with drive, Ride with passion, Run with heart...
If you can't do that, don't toe up the start.

Local Star

Jul 26, 08 13:13

Post #18 of 18 (408 views)

Re: Treadmill in Athletic Clothing store, would you use it? [jana] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Great idea regarding the Bra Fit night Jana.

We have a private label, but can bring in one of our designers or regional trainers to do that!

Fantastic.
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Silverman 1/2 Distance: November 9th 2008
Swim with drive, Ride with passion, Run with heart...
If you can't do that, don't toe up the start.