2012 Old Hippy Catalog

- history -
Old Hippy opened for business in
a small boutique style store on
historic Whyte Avenue in Edmonton,
Alberta in the fall of 1990. The selection
was small but it was a start.
The business grew rapidly, a loyal customer base
was quickly established. Old Hippy was on the
map and had become a sought out furniture shopping
destination in the local market.
Business was doing very well and then exploded when a Japanese businessman
happened upon the store in 1992. Arrangements were made and
soon four stores were opened in Hokkaido, Japan operating as exclusive Old
Hippy distributorships. Before long, Old Hippy achieved status and recognition
as a respected Canadian furniture exporter.
Interest in Old Hippy’s business concept continued through
the 90’s and expanded through Western Canada by means
of distributorship style stores. Old Hippy began Franchising
its concept in the year of
2000.
franchise
Today Old Hippy
continues to
manufacture a
complete line of
furniture in its 26,500
sq. ft. manufacturing
facility located in
South East Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada.
- marketing - training - support - delivery -
Old Hippy Franchisees gain the benefit of proven effective marketing
strategies, training and ongoing support, extensive knowledge of the
furniture industry, and an exclusive high-end furniture line built in a high
capacity manufacturing facility located in Canada.
Old Hippy delivers the finished product to the Franchisees premises, and
in positive circumstances, directly to the retail customer.
Retail inventory is the most important component to success, and the major
part of franchisee investment. Today’s customers want more choices,
better displays, bigger selections, convenient shopping, selection from a complete
product line, and retail warehouse inventory for quicker delivery.