Information Centre stocking Salisbury FC merchandise
The first shirts have already been sold
Salisbury FC has a new club store in the city centre as the club enters a partnership with the city's Information Centre.
The centre, located behind the Guildhall on Fish Row, is now stocking replica shirts and club scarves as well as a variety of other merchandise.
The partnership was created when Customer Service Manager at the Information Centre, Vicky Goodwright, approached the football club about working together.
An agreement was quickly reached and shirts are already flying off the shelves.
Merchandise is available to buy during the Information Centre's opening hours of 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm on Saturday and 10am-2pm on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Vicky said “We are keen to support Salisbury Football Club as they start their new season in the Vanarama National League South, and we will be cheering on the team and watching their progress this upcoming football season. Enabling Salisbury football fans to pick up their team’s kit in the centre of Salisbury has been our priority this summer.”
Callum Hart, Assistant Manager at Salisbury FC, said, “We’re delighted that the City Council and Tourist Information Centre will be supporting the football club.
“It’s huge for us as a football club that the local community are supporting us, and as we grow on the pitch, it’s really important that we keep growing off the pitch. We want to see as many people in the local area as possible with Salisbury FC shirts on.”
Salisbury City’s Mayor, Councillor Sven Hocking, said of the partnership, “I think in this day and age, partnerships are key to everything.
“It’s very difficult for a single organization to do everything by itself. So in the case of the Tourist Information Centre, it’s an opportunity to sell some merchandise as another revenue stream for the club.
“So you need to take advantage of all the opportunities you can with all the partners around you. That relationship should pay off financially and socially within the city.”
Jim Ayres, Salisbury Football Club’s Business Manager, said, “This is something that we have been looking to do for a while, so when Vicky from Salisbury City Council approached us, we thought it was the ideal time, especially as we have a new kit design.
“Hopefully, this is going to be the start of a successful partnership, strengthening the relationship between the club and the city.”
Asa Thorpe, Salisbury City Council’s Chief Executive, added, “This is our city. This is our football club. It’s really important to support local businesses. But this is a focal point for the whole community.
"So whatever we can do to support this great team, do what it can in the league, get up there a little bit further and put Salisbury on the map for all the right reasons.
“What an opportunity. The only retailer of merchandise for Salisbury Football Club in the entire city. Come in. Come and have a chat with our staff. You know, you’re not greeted by machines. People that know, love, and care about this city. Some great products on offer and a wonderful insight into our city.”