Startup company Cobbler Concierge is reattaching heels, stitching purses and polishing scuffs, all without a trip to the cobbler.
The new site charges a flat rate of $80 per pair of men's shoes, $40 per pair of women's shoes and $100 per bag. Included in this price is a packaging kit with return postage. Upon receipt of their kit, users pack their item and send it back to Cobbler Concierge's workshop. Cobbler Concierge makes the well-loved shoes or bag look good as new and then sends it back to its grateful owner. The site even allows users to track their item's progress with before and after pictures.
Cobbler Concierge CEO Pettus Randall says that the company was born out of a desire to offer the quality of shoe repair that is only accessible in a few select markets (New York City or Paris, for example) to the rest of the country.
Home-Delivered Cobbler Services
Cobbler Concierge Provides Shoe Repair Without Leaving the House
Trend Themes
1. Home-delivered Repair Services - Online services that provide at-home repairs and refurbishments are becoming a new trend in today's market.
2. On-demand Cobbler Services - The increasing trend of on-demand home services is enabling cobbler services to bring quality shoe repair directly to the consumer's doorstep.
3. Eco-friendly Repairs - As more businesses embrace eco-friendly practices, cobbler services can focus on using green technologies and materials in shoe repair, attracting environmentally-conscious customers.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - E-commerce has a major opportunity to innovate by providing online repair services that are convenient and easily accessible for consumers.
2. Logistics - Logistics companies can innovate by offering streamlined and efficient shipping services that cater to the needs of on-demand repair services, such as Cobbler Concierge.
3. Luxury Goods - As luxury goods become more attainable, high-end shoe restoration services can modernize their operations and partner with at-home repair services to reach a broader market.