Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
1852
What is your primary product or service?
School uniforms, embroidery, & associated school shoes.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
After years of customers asking us if we carried school uniforms, since they were already coming to us for shoes, it was a natural progression.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have the best customer service, we do embroidery typically while you wait (have our own equipment), ample private parking, we are local, owner on premises, and we are centrally located with easy access.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location at present but are looking towards expansion.
Provide detailed directions to your location
3601 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, LA. 70002. We are 3 blocks west of Lakeside shopping center (towards Kenner) on the lake side (north) of Veterans Mem. Blvd., one block from Toys R Us. Ruth's Chris steakhouse is on the corner of Hessmer & Veterans (across the street from Lowe's). Turn right at Ruth's and we are 1/2 way in the first block on the right. Coming from W. Esplanade you would turn right on Hessmer (Bayou Uniforms on corner), 1 block past Grace King High School. We are in the second block from W. Esplanade on your left.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Visa/MC, American Express, Discover, & most Debit Cards.
Which areas do you service?
Primarily Parochial Schools, but also area Public / Charter Schools.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Steve Smuck & Susie Smuck Robelot run the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Our regular store hours are: Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm. Thursday until 7 pm. Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm. Closed on Sunday.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Thanks for the great service!