King & Country
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- Joined
- May 23, 2005
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Hi Guys,
First the “bad news”… after 20 years in Pacific Place one of Hong Kong’s premier shopping malls we are closing our little shop on Level Three and moving…
Now, for the “good news”, (actually it’s great news”), we’ve been promoted to Level Two and we’ve got 30% more display space and in a better location!!! Here’s how it came about…
Earlier this year our landlord had their annual meeting with us and asked if there was anything we wanted or required. My request, as usual, for the last 10 or so years, was “more space”.
In the past their answer was fairly predictable… “We’d love to give you more space but there’s none to be had… The mall is completely full and we’ve got a waiting list of companies who want to see their store open in Pacific Place.”
This time, much to Helen’s (our managing director) and my own amazement the answer was slightly different… “Well, actually we do have a space that’s bigger than you have at the moment and perhaps an even better location with more foot traffic.”
And so it came to pass… Our beloved old store (which goes back to 1992 when the mall opened) closes its doors this coming Saturday evening at 8:30pm and our brand-new King & Country opens for business at 11am the following morning, Sunday 30th October, 2011.
Some of you guys who have either visited us in Hong Kong (or seen photos) know what the old store looked like… lots of dark woodwork… polished brass and natural brick – homely and friendly.
Our new incarnation is still, I hope, friendly and welcoming. It’s also much brighter with more display cabinets (several showing off Gordon’s handiwork) and more contemporary styling… a blend of Ralph Lauren and Restoration Hardware (two of my own personal U.S. retail favourites).
I invite you all to pay us a visit if and when you come to Hong Kong.
For those who cannot make the trip we’ll post photos soon.
In the meantime… very best wishes to one and all and… happy collecting!
First the “bad news”… after 20 years in Pacific Place one of Hong Kong’s premier shopping malls we are closing our little shop on Level Three and moving…
Now, for the “good news”, (actually it’s great news”), we’ve been promoted to Level Two and we’ve got 30% more display space and in a better location!!! Here’s how it came about…
Earlier this year our landlord had their annual meeting with us and asked if there was anything we wanted or required. My request, as usual, for the last 10 or so years, was “more space”.
In the past their answer was fairly predictable… “We’d love to give you more space but there’s none to be had… The mall is completely full and we’ve got a waiting list of companies who want to see their store open in Pacific Place.”
This time, much to Helen’s (our managing director) and my own amazement the answer was slightly different… “Well, actually we do have a space that’s bigger than you have at the moment and perhaps an even better location with more foot traffic.”
And so it came to pass… Our beloved old store (which goes back to 1992 when the mall opened) closes its doors this coming Saturday evening at 8:30pm and our brand-new King & Country opens for business at 11am the following morning, Sunday 30th October, 2011.
Some of you guys who have either visited us in Hong Kong (or seen photos) know what the old store looked like… lots of dark woodwork… polished brass and natural brick – homely and friendly.
Our new incarnation is still, I hope, friendly and welcoming. It’s also much brighter with more display cabinets (several showing off Gordon’s handiwork) and more contemporary styling… a blend of Ralph Lauren and Restoration Hardware (two of my own personal U.S. retail favourites).
I invite you all to pay us a visit if and when you come to Hong Kong.
For those who cannot make the trip we’ll post photos soon.
In the meantime… very best wishes to one and all and… happy collecting!
Andy C.
