Jessops

Jessops, the UK's largest photographic retailer, recently reported losses of almost £50 million after the digital camera market had its first slowdown in years and after the closure of 80 of its stores, they should be upping their game. I spent quite some time browsing the shop and not one of the staff thought it worth asking if they could help. Some of stickers that told me about its products and services: cameras, accessories, photos, gifts and, apparently, impartial advice; just the advice is slow of coming. Apart from racks of photo albums, Ilford photographic paper, cabinets of cameras, a row of speedy photo development machines and a desk at the back ...

As I have recently opened up my own photography business I have come to rely on Jessops to supply me with all the little things that other professional camera shops dont have in stock. I purchased my start up camera set for my business there and was thrilled when I realised the discount I had saved through their bundle scheme. Basically with the particular camera model I was eligible to receive additional items at 50% or more! Buying my camera bag at half price and my flash at half price I was happy to save the pennies where I could! What helped even more is the delightful and friendly staff working in my local branch, always ready to listen to your latest ...

--- History --- Seemingly one of few photography shops that are still in the high street, Jessops was founded in 1935 as a specialist photographic shop. The shop offers pretty much anything and everything the budding photographer, be they amateur or professional, can want. Many of the branches have labs within them that offer one hour or even 30 minute printing turnaround times. (source: Wikipedia) --- Products --- From digital SLR cameras to compacts and batteries Jessops is a one-stop for photographers. The shops also sell a range digital photo printers and camcorders to really appeal to a vast range of ...