Chapter 800 A bright moment(1/2)
After personally facilitating the cooperation between Pierre Cardin and Goldlion, Ning Weimin immediately discovered another benefit.
That's because Pierre Cardin has settled in Tianqiao Mall, and there are no more hidden dangers.
You know, in this difficult matter, although he wanted to be considerate of Qiao Wanlin, he could not harm the company's interests too much.
So he adopted a compromise approach of settling for the next best thing.
He only persuaded Song Huagui to open a discount store for discounted goods in the Tianqiao Department Store in the name of Pierre Cardon Company, instead of a directly operated genuine store.
Although this solution can be regarded as meeting the needs of the Chongwen District Government, it seems a bit lacking in gold content.
If you report it, Deputy District Chief Xu, who is in charge of commercial affairs, will not be able to retain his position, and he will have a bad opinion of Pierre Cardon Company.
Maybe they think that Pilkington Company is just perfunctory and dealing with it, and then there will be a gap between Pilkington and the district, which will undoubtedly be detrimental to the development of the company.
But the situation is different now. Because the quality is not enough, we can make up for it through quantity.
If we add the two brands of Goldlion and Yi La De as a tie-in, so that the settlement of this high-end clothing brand becomes three companies, then there will be nothing wrong.
District Chief Xu will only be surprised and will never have any objections.
To put it bluntly, what the district really wants is just a reason to build publicity for Tianqiao Department Store.
Even if the level of the store and the quality of goods are reduced, what will it do?
Anyway, when the time comes, it will only be published in the newspapers, broadcast on the radio, and then put on TV news.
It is said that the Tianqiao Department Store will have three foreign brands, namely Pierre Cardin, Goldlion and Yi La De.
Within at least two to three months, Tianqiao Shopping Mall will definitely become extremely popular and well-known.
This kind of gimmick is enough to outshine other large shopping malls in the capital, making Tianqiao Mall proud and attracting fashion-conscious men and women from all over the city.
Of course, if Pierre Cardin's discounted products and easy-to-tie ties can successfully capture the hearts of the people with its low-price strategy, it will really make the Tianqiao Shopping Center business boom with its strength.
There is nothing to say in that area.
So Ning Weimin is really not polite to the district.
He made an appointment with Qiao Wanlin to meet and entrusted Qiao Wanlin with the solution to the matter and reported it to him.
By the way, the lion opened his mouth.
"I said, brother, you can do your job, but I'm stuck. When did our Pierre Cardin company open a counter in an ordinary department store? I made a guarantee in front of two big bosses. What if?
Because the consumption level of the general public cannot keep up, business has been stagnant, and my reputation in the company has been completely ruined. Look, I also helped you bring in two more big names in tie making. I really regret it now.
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Across the street, like a mountain, Qiao Wanlin was completely frightened by the pretentiousness of Ning Weimin, who was pretending to be a big-tailed wolf.
"Thank you very much, brother. Thanks to your efforts in promoting this matter, I never thought that this matter could be accomplished, and it was done so beautifully. Deputy District Chief Xu must be satisfied. You have fulfilled my wish. Don't worry, as long as you are willing
Come on, the district will definitely try its best to support you. How can it really make it difficult for you? If you have any requirements or conditions, just mention them and I will definitely help you fight for them. Even if you and Mr. Song want to share some Tianqiao Department Store
It is not impossible to obtain the original shares..."
The last words were a bit out of line. It was probably because Qiao Wanlin was happy that he couldn't hold back and blurted out.
Ning Weimin absolutely believed that Qiao Wanlin could do it, but he knew that such illegal operations would have endless consequences.
So I quickly shook my head and thanked him.
"Don't say goodbye, I don't have such a big appetite, let alone owe such a big favor. In fact, as long as our company can be given a good location and the rent can be cheaper, I just want a decent business and a store like that
As long as we can explain it to the French headquarters."
Qiao Wanlin also showed a relaxed and pleased smile.
"That's no problem. To tell you the truth, the leader has already said it. Let's pick a time and let's go to the site. Point out the location you like. I'll write it all down so I can mention it to the leader.
Let the mall cooperate with you and make room for you as soon as possible."
"You don't have to go to so much trouble. Just tell the boss that we must be operating as an independent store, so we need all the street-facing locations on the first floor. And in order for customers to easily enter our store from outside the mall or inside the mall,
For the store, we still need to send our own people to do special decoration, and I am afraid we will have to dismantle some of the shopping mall windows and periphery. I hope the shopping mall will understand."
"Okay, I remember. I will make it clear to Deputy District Chief Xu in person. In fact, your worries about the shopping mall are completely unnecessary. How dare they have any objections? They have to listen to the district."
Qiao Vanlin paused, probably impatient, so he simply made his words clear.
"I said, you acted so embarrassed just now, weren't you just asking for these things that should be taken for granted? These are all reasonable demands of yours. Are there any other conditions? If you have anything to say, let's talk directly.
Can you spend less time spitting?"
It's easy and pleasant to talk to people who are on the road.
Ning Weimin finally laughed and began to hunt rabbits for his own benefit.
"It's true that I have to leave it to you. I live in Shan'er Hutong, which belongs to Meishi Street. The factories in this street also have their own clothing brands. In fact, they have long wanted to imitate our company and open a specialty store, but
I haven't found a suitable place. It's either too small or the location is not good. I want to give them a ride this time and ask the district to approve them to settle in Tianqiao Department Store and open a brand store."
But Qiao Wanlin didn't dare to agree to this matter.
Not knowing what was going on, he was very worried that the quality of clothing produced by street factories would lower the reputation of the mall.
Originally, the district vigorously promoted Pierre Cardon to improve the quality of Tianqiao Department Store.
He can't finish this matter and send someone in the opposite direction, right?
"Street factory? Brother, you're not kidding me, are you? You... why are you causing such trouble? How about... you change the conditions?"
This was a situation that Ning Weimin could predict, and of course he had something to explain.
"Oh, don't worry. This street factory I'm talking about is not a wild road, it is quite formal. Although it only has a hundred people now, it has already achieved assembly line production. And it is doing scattered business for our Pierre Cardon company.
The cooperative manufacturers. The quality and style of their clothes are very good, and they are definitely hot-selling products. Hey, they are the clothes sold in the courtyard of the Echo Wall during this year’s New Year’s Garden Party.”
Not to mention, when it comes to the garden party, Qiao Wanlin has lost a lot of worries and feels a little more confident.
This year, Ning Weimin’s three clothing brands were arranged in the courtyard of the Echo Wall.
With excellent quality, popular styles and affordable prices, they are selling like crazy.
The three greenhouses in the street factory are not only the best-selling stalls in the courtyard of Echo Wall, but also the only ones selling clothes in the entire Temple of Heaven.
So when Qiao Wanlin saw it when he visited the garden, he was also attracted.
He also bought two pairs of pants himself, and one of them is now on him.
"I think about it, those clothes are really good. And there are several brands. There are men's, women's and sportswear. They are actually produced by a street factory? I thought they were produced by some joint venture manufacturer."
"That's right, Playboy is men's clothing, Champs Elysees is women's clothing, and sportswear is called national style. Do you finally have an impression?"
"If you say so, then there is a way to do this. Just wait for my news, don't be anxious..."
However, Ning Weimin was still not satisfied with Qiao Wanlin's change of tone.
"Okay, that's it. What do you mean there is no way? Don't be impatient. You can't give me a guarantee on this matter."
For this reason, Qiao Wanlin shook his head unconsciously and smiled bitterly.
"Oh, Weimin, you think too highly of me. I can't win this guarantee. It's not my fault. I can only try it for you and report the specific situation truthfully. Because this street factory is a street factory after all, and it is not the same as the district factory.
It is inconsistent with the positioning of Tianqiao Department Store to make it bigger and stronger. I was shocked when I heard it, let alone the district leaders. Think about it, so many famous brand clothes from big manufacturers can’t be placed on the first floor of the mall. You asked me to agree
It will definitely be done. Isn’t it difficult for me? I am just a section chief, far away from the district leaders. If it weren’t for the glory of your company, Deputy District Chief Xu would not care about me. Of course I know that the quality of these clothes is good.
I believe you too, but what’s the use? Can other leaders trust you?”
This is true, Ning Weimin can no longer force him.
In order to facilitate this matter, he could only actively raise his conditions.
"Then just tell the boss. If the district can help me with this, I will ensure that the store layout of Pierre Cardin will not be less than 400 square meters. It will definitely become the largest store of our 'PC' in the capital. And I
I can also assure the district that the street factory’s three brands of clothing will invest no less than 200,000 yuan in store space. I will personally help supervise the design of the exclusive store. The construction and decoration will definitely be of high quality, and there will be no difference with foreign brands.
Yes. Is this okay?"
Qiao Wanlin thought for a while and finally nodded.
"Okay, it's best if you come up with the design drawings and ask the factory to send some clothes. I have something intuitive to show the leaders, and this matter will be easier to handle."
However, doubts are inevitable after all, so I asked again.
"I'm starting to get curious, what does this factory have to do with you? You're so willing to do it, and you're still volunteering to help!"
"Don't worry about it." Ning Weimin said without saying a word, "Anyway, it's done. I'm grateful to you as well. Let's settle everything."
Qiao Wanlin couldn't continue to inquire, so he could only smile knowingly.
"understand……"
Many major events in this world are often achieved through the private connection of thoughtful people.
Just like Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu in the Three Kingdoms, just like Su Qin and Zhang Yi in the Warring States Period.
Ning Weimin and Qiao Wanlin were like the ancients. They also relied on their tacit understanding to lobby both sides separately.
In the end, the two of them worked together to not only resolve the matter satisfactorily, but also achieved great personal benefits for them.
First let’s talk about Ning Weimin.
To be continued...