Generations of Derwent Valley people have purchased their fridges, washing machines, televisions, microwave ovens and home entertainment systems from the store, where a good price was always offered by Helen Bremner and her staff. Mrs Bremner has worked in the store under its various owners for more than 30 years.
This unexpected closing down sale comes only days after it was said Tasmanian Retravision stores would operate as usual despite administrators being appointed to their buying group Retravision Southern Pty Ltd on Mondday. It is understood that G.N. Electrical's city store in Collins St will remain in business.
The store and staff will be missed. It was where I bought all my electrical items from since moving to Tasmania. The staff were always helpful and I wish them all the best.
ReplyDeleteNoticed that the gift shop across the road from Retravision is also closing down.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's about time that the building owners lowered the rent!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd what will the Council do to encourage new business's to come to town?
ReplyDeleteOne can only hope that whatever businesses are enticed to open, they are not cheap and nasty - like begets like. No more rubbishy Millers clearance stores and similar (I don't have an issue with clearance stores as such but could you actually make it look like a proper shop!).
ReplyDeleteLet's face it, many of the stores in High Street are sad, dated, tired and simply uninviting (and some look quite unhygienic). There are very few that I actually bother to step foot in and visitors to town will largely think likewise.
It is little wonder the town is struggling and people shop in Glenorchy (not that Norchy is a shining jewel in the retail crown).
In reply to the devil’s advocate, you’re a narky little pip squeak aren’t you? What are you going to do to help encourage new business to town? Nothing of course and as for a poor town and it shows what makes you the spokesperson for visitors? The main reason the town is struggling is because you and a few others like you are continually talking the town down.
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DeleteIt is indeed a shame that the store is closing, goodness knows what the building owners think the benefit this would bring? Sad for locals and the staff who have always been great. I have noticed the number of vacant shops is on the increase despite Jim Elliot's intention of re-opening the old Coopers store (and good luck to him) but this is just one of the vacant spots. The florist/gift store has been on the market for a long time and obviously no takers. Pity there was no actual plan to assist new business in setting up locally - I thought that new highly paid position at council was created with a specific goal of getting business into the community - no? And yes, shop owners buck up and spruce some of the interiors and shopfronts up - some are truly shudder material. I want to shop and support locally!! Ella
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