John Players Vijaypur

Opening the store in Vijaypur every morning and keeping things moving is how our day starts. Most people know us for the shirts and trousers on the racks, but it’s mostly about the routine of opening the shutters and making sure the displays don't look too messy. The shop isn't huge, but it gets the job done. Refolding stuff that people try on is how we spend a lot of our time. Dust from the street outside means we’re usually sweeping up once or twice before noon. It’s a pretty quiet spot most of the time, though weekends get a bit more hectic with folks coming in after work. Regular John Players stock is what we carry, nothing too fancy, just the normal range of clothes men around here like to wear. My desk is tucked in the back where I keep the ledgers and a small fan that rattles if you turn it up too high. Sales pitches or big talking aren't things we do here. If someone wants a shirt, they find one, they try it on, and that’s about it. Dealing with the deliveries is probably the biggest chore because the boxes take up half the floor space until we can get everything sorted out. Showing up every morning, staying till the evening, and hoping the power stays on is basically the life here.