On 11/11/2011, Itchy Feet relocated from their previous base outside of Newquay in Cornwall, to Brixworth in Northampton.
How quick the days have gone by. We cannot believe that is it one year ago that our motorhomes arrived at Brixworth, and the flurry of activity that followed with huge arctic’s arriving and carrying the entire contents of our workshops from the South West etc. We now recall the weeks ahead that the entire team worked 16 hours per day to find all the bits that were packed away in boxes for the journey north.
12 Months on, our workshops are now probably the most impressive and modern of any motorhome dealer within the UK. Our accessories shop, which has spent the past 12 months in boxes, is now up and running with the items well presented on our multi-coloured racking! Our 30,000sq ft showrooms are now settling nicely and display approximately 20 motorhomes at any one time. Our large exterior display area can accommodate another 30 motorhomes. This making Brixworth probably the largest American motorhome showroom within the UK.
Our home in Cornwall has now been completely
refurbished, our sales pitches and workshops have all been altered and it is
hoped that by March 2013, Itchy Feet will re-open our Newquay sales area and
workshops once again. This enabling us to work from two locations within the UK
and we will undoubtedly boast the largest American and European Dealership
within Europe. It is also hoped that a third location will act as a major
service centre for us just south of Bristol. So along with our service centres
in Newport in Wales, Cannock in Staffordshire, and Alloa in Scotland, we have
the UK covered!
During 2012, Itchy Feet has formed a further partnership with Paul Sannen Motorhomes of Belgium and more stock will be supplied into Belgium from 2013. Itchy Feet will also have a strong holding in a new base in Sweden and negotiations are presently on-going for a further outlet in France. Who would have thought that a simple move to motorsport valley in Northampton would have brought the opportunities from various people all over the world to the door step of Itchy Feet!
The entire team at Itchy Feet are humbled by the trust and faith that has been in placed in the team and we all look forward to a healthy and prosperous 2013.
