Lessons from Lock Down
It was a shock for all of us when the UK went into lock down. With no time to plan for the next few weeks and just a few hours notice to shut the shop and leave for home: …
Stock Turn Studio: Retailer Viewpoint
Last month, Phil Barnard wrote about the importance of good stock management and how holding too much stock can seriously damage your bottom line. Here, in the second of our two-part series, we talk to retailers about stock turn …
February Pro Shop: Phil Barnard’s Stock Turn Studio
In the first of a two-part series on the principles of good stock management, XPOS Chairman Phil Barnard explains why PGA Pro’s should focus on buying right. As many of you know, I deliver a good number of talks every …
Your December To Do List
December usually sits at around 8th position in the UK calendar for retail sales. Admittedly, it’s never a boom month but there’s plenty of money to be made during the festive month. We might be coming up for the …
New Agreement for Our Partnership with The PGA
The Professional Golfers Association (The PGA) have officially announced a renewed partnership with Crossover Technologies. As part of the three year partnership, we will continue to promote the highest standards in retail through regular articles and videos published in …
Record Stock Taking Numbers in October
Huge thanks to all our customers who took part in #Stocktober last month, and especially to Head PGA Pro Lee Brotherhood and the team at Hollywood Golf Club for winning the much coveted prize for the most stock takes …
Pro Shop Viewpoint: Black Friday
Often recognised as the unofficial start of the US Christmas period, Black Friday has now become a firm fixture in the UK retail calendar. Despite this, the first recorded mention of the phrase “Black Friday” actually refers to the …
We’re at the PGA Expo Down Under
We’ve joined forces with On Course Golf at the PGA of Australia EXPO in Queensland from 3-5 September. The EXPO brings PGA Pro’s together with the wider industry for 3 days of education, engagement and entertainment. Crossover’s Mark and Phil are manning the stand, …
3 Steps to Better Retail Buying
September is usually the 6th biggest month of the year for UK pro shops in terms of retail sales. With the major tournaments well behind us, an absence of exciting product launches, and less daylight for players to enjoy the …
In the Pro Shop with Josh Harvey
Most retailers will look to put on a clearance sale once, or twice, a year. However, lack of direction, or, discounting stock for the wrong reasons, could have a serious effect on your bottom line. Three years ago, the …