The H&J Smith Group says the department store model is in decline here and around the world which prompted the shock decision to close.
Sad news. This has been one of the stores in Invercargill where we all have been guaranteed of quality merchandise - something that is becoming a rarity, in my opinion.
Extremely sad news, it's been my first stop shop in town for over 70 years!
Will definitely miss the copper kettle
The Copper Kettle has not been the same since HJS sold it out to the private sector
So gutted to hear this. What sad, sad news for Invercargill
Sad news. This has been one of the stores in Invercargill where we all have been guaranteed of quality merchandise - something that is becoming a rarity, in my opinion.
Extremely sad news, it's been my first stop shop in town for over 70 years!
Will definitely miss the copper kettle
The Copper Kettle has not been the same since HJS sold it out to the private sector
So gutted to hear this. What sad, sad news for Invercargill