Specialty stores

Press, 17 November 1982, Page 24

Specialty stores

Trading under the banner Triangle Centre are a diverse number of specialty shops. , . • The centre, bounded by Colombo, Cashel and High Streets, contains 32 shops. Shops in the new building include: • Herbert’s Shoe Store — began trading 53 years ago and after moving three times is back to its original street number (131. Cashel Street). Optimum use of storage is made by means of a sliding track system. All the doublesided shelving is on roller tracking. A gazebo of pressed timber and glass stands in the middle of the shop and this is used effectively for shoe display. • Noel Leeming — this store will specialise in refrigeration as well as a full range of stereo, television and other electrical equipment. 9 Silk Threads — is a women’s fashion store which specialises in silk garments. It offers dozens of varieties of silk blouses which .should appeal to a wide age group. The store will also dye silk to match an existing garment and will make clothes to individual requirements. • Cane Alley — offers cane furniture from lounge suites, to stools, mats, tables, baskets and will make furniture to order. Wooden toys, hand-painted porcelain, pot plants and pottery are the other major lines. The pottery is all made by Canterbury potters. • Photo — is run by Alistair Kinniburgh and Euan Cameron, who have 15 years experience between them in retail photography. Both have also passed an American examination, qualifying as Certified Photographic Councillors. This requires sound technical' and retail knowledge. Euan is an associate of the New Zealand Professional Photographers . Association and has won gold medals overseas for his work. Alistair- is a qualified medical photographer, and

has worked in all aspects of general photography. Their main concern is a personalised service and they are happy to discuss technical or composing problems. © Tempus Fugit — means time flies and, as the name suggests, the store has a selection of grandfather, wall and cuckoo clocks; but it specialises in imported plain crystal. Labels include Orrefors (Sweden), Dartington (England), Korstaba (Sweden), Sevres (France) and Lindshanier (Sweden). • Lion and Cherokee — has a country and western decor, It sells souvenir and sheepskin products. Up till now the business traded from premises in New Brighton. • Fabric Bazaar — began in Christchurch 10 year? ago and now has four stores. It has a good cross-section of fabrics including plain, print and border materials. Lace, edgings and broderie Anglaise are also available. The four staff members' are experienced home dressmakers. • Chekhov’s — is a women's fashion store, with everything from stretch denim jeans to evening wear and is aimed at the mid-20s and above age groups. Labels include Puritan, South Wool, Auston Brown, Society, Bonds, Sherwood, Mr K, Stylemaster and Nimon Modes. The owner, Mr Bud Newton, is a cutter and tailor by trade and has been the fashion buyer for the New Zealand Farmers Co-opera-tive and the men’s wear buyer for Farmers and Haywrights. His two assistants, Mrs Pamela Flood and Mrs Catherine Bower, have had many years experience in retail fashion. Among the accessories are silk scarves, pantyhose and sunhats. An alteration service is available and a garment bought from Chekhov’s can be altered within two days. • Walker and Hall — silversmiths. The company’s founder, Mr George Walker, began business in England in

the 1840 s and was one of the earliest silversmiths to use electroplating (deposits of silver attached by electrolysis to a base metal). As well as dealing in contemporary and antique jewellery. Walker and Hall are precious metal brokers and buy and sell gold and silver at competitive rates. Christening mugs, silver dollars, gold chains, and both new and second-hand silverware are sold through the shop. • • Opulence — interior decorating. Exclusive furnishing fabrics are available with labels such as Warner and Baker in fabrics and Van Luit and Harrison House in foil and,’vinyl-coated wallpapers. The owner, Mr Brian Higgins, has had eight years in the decorating field and will be offering a consultancy service. • Court and Field — sports specialists who traded previously under the name Conley and Blyth. The store will specialise in court and field sports and there will be five staff to assist. Laurie Blyth (Blith) is the co-owner with Terry Conley. The staff are all keen sportsmen — Alistair Chapman (Puffball) plays senior tennis and hockey and is a tennis coach. Craig Hibbert (Stubble) is a senior squash player and senior reserve tennis player. Paul Viggers (Grunter) is ranked sixth in New Zealand squash and plays for the national under 23 team. Brett Hibbert is a senior tennis player and coach. He has also played professional tennis. © Lands Bags, Ltd — has been trading for more than 70 years with -branches throughout New Zealand. Their extensive range includes handbags, travel goods, backpacks, women’s and men’s wallets, purses, billfolds in leather and Groton. The manager, Mrs Ruth Cotton, has had 25 years with the firm and she will be assisted by Mrs Ngaire Stove.