ALLSORTS AT ALLSTYLES

It’s one of the most asked questions on forums: “Where can I find…?” More often than not the answer is Allstyles, but how did this Portsmouth-based company achieve its enviable reputation? “A lot of people think that a big turnover equals big earnings,” began owner Gary Wells, “the truth is that we’re constantly ploughing profits back into the business so we can increase our range.”

At the time of our visit the Allstyles range totalled 5500 individual products, but like most successful businesses Allstyles’ reputation has taken years of hard work and dedication to earn.

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