Lately over here at the Vancouver store we’ve had some more than generous Blundstone customers! Yesterday during an afternoon rush, a gentleman insisted on tipping our sales staff $20 for her assistance, attention and hard work amongst the madness. She kindly declined his offer as she claimed “I love this job and it’s my reward that you are just happy with your boots and your experience in our shop!” (not only that but she is Australian…and as the rest of the world knows Aussies don’t tip…so she really had not idea what he was offering her…lol)

And just today with another sales staff, a very loyal and happy customer was so pleased with the service he left the store and soon returned with a beautiful bottle of raspberry sparkling wine for her to enjoy. Unlike the day before, this Canadian gal graciously accepted and will be popping the bottle to share with her equally as gracious Aussie co-worker.

But really though when did retail become a tipping industry? Perhaps we’re really onto something here??!!

Introducing a new promo from Australian Boot Company for all of you UGG lovers out there! Come in to any one of our three retail locations wearing a pair of UGG boots and we’ll knock $20 off the purchase of a new, regular priced pair. They don’t even have to be your own boots – if they’re an UGG product and you’ve got them on your feet, then the discount is yours! New stock is arriving daily in Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s UGG product, so drop on in and have a look.

- Casey

Today marks the 10th anniversary of our IT Manager JJ Mifsud at Australian Boot Company. Congratulations to you JJ! We appreciate your commitment to the boot store! Here’s to another 10 years! – all of us at Australian Boot Company.

There was a confluence of orange on Queen St. West a few weeks ago. Thanks to Jim for the picture – Andria