Annual Report 2009/10 Excellence in Retailing - Douglas Holding
Annual Report 2009/10 Excellence in Retailing - Douglas Holding
Annual Report 2009/10 Excellence in Retailing - Douglas Holding
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Hussel <strong>in</strong> Figures<br />
Aschaffenburg is also due to be tested at other venues.<br />
It is hoped that “Hussel refreshed” also appeals to a younger,<br />
“sweet-toothed” target group. Hussel is gear<strong>in</strong>g up for<br />
the future with a policy of “attract<strong>in</strong>g the young and keep<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the regulars.” In the area of merchandis<strong>in</strong>g, the number<br />
of different articles will aga<strong>in</strong> be significantly reduced.<br />
At the same time, new brands will be added with the<br />
goal of establish<strong>in</strong>g Hussel as a purveyor of exclusive confectionery.<br />
In just one example, Hussel will be extend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
its selection of susta<strong>in</strong>able, resource-sav<strong>in</strong>g products – <strong>in</strong><br />
its “Organic Confectionery” l<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
Net sales <strong>in</strong> EUR m Stores Employees<br />
Spark<strong>in</strong>g new trends <strong>in</strong> shop design and product presentation: Hussel <strong>in</strong> the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg.<br />
Divisions<br />
Hussel · Confectionery<br />
<strong>2009</strong>/<strong>10</strong> 2008/09 <strong>2009</strong>/<strong>10</strong> 2008/09 <strong>2009</strong>/<strong>10</strong> 2008/09<br />
Germany 94.9 96.2 247 258 1,094 1,040<br />
Austria 4.5 4.8 14 16 47 57<br />
Total 99.4 <strong>10</strong>1.0 261 274 1,141 1,097<br />
Hussel will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to focus keenly on quality of<br />
service. To further boost its associates’ expertise, the company<br />
is offer<strong>in</strong>g a range of specialist sales tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and<br />
other relevant courses to its staff. With high-quality products,<br />
first-class service and a fresh and up-to-date shop<br />
environment, Hussel is aim<strong>in</strong>g to secure new customers<br />
while cement<strong>in</strong>g its bonds with exist<strong>in</strong>g fans.<br />
<strong>10</strong>9