A major appliance retailer’s decision to site the nation’s biggest kitchen laundry and bathroom showroom in the heart of Fortitude Valley has been vindicated with strong customer interest and sales.
After three weeks of trading, Winning Appliances and Bathrooms has already surpassed its expectations “not only for people coming to see what the hype is all about but also sales”, according to state manager Robin Maini.
On the corner of Brunswick and Alfred Streets in “the big blue building on Brunswick” Mr Maini said Winning Appliances had changed the landscape of Brunswick Street between Wickham and St Pauls Terrace by refurbishing the 2200 sq/metre building inside and out.
“Most of the people visiting the showroom have commented on the convenience of the location and the free parking in the rear,” Mr Maini said.
“We are more confident than ever that opening in the heart of the Valley was the perfect choice. As you know, some of the most prominent architects, developers, designers and builders are within a few kilometres of our massive showroom. They are already referring their clients to us in droves as there is no appliance and bathroom store of its kind in or near Fortitude Valley.
“We have had many customers come in telling us they have been watching the progress, while walking back and forth to work, of the renovation and have been waiting for the store to open. General comments have been that they love what we have done to the neighbourhood.”
At a two-night VIP gala opening recently, director John Winning and general manager John Murphy both acknowledged the incredible effort that had gone into getting the showroom ready in just over three months.
Mr Murphy in his address confirmed Winning Appliances would reinvest in Queensland. “We have some plans for growth in Queensland. The family and our staff are committed to this state. We hope the success of this showroom will be replicated in other locations.”
And Paul Bridgeford, Multyflex managing director (distributor of Sub-Zero and Wolf) complimented the company on its foresight. “I’d like to congratulate Winning Appliances on putting the resources behind a showroom of this kind. Sub-Zero and Wolf is exclusive to Winning Appliances and we’re delighted to be a part of the company’s expansion. This showroom is a striking presence in Brisbane retail.”
Mr Maini said the centre was the ideal destination for anyone renovating or building Winning Appliances offers sound, unbiased advice in addition to its wide range of brands and technologies.
Left to right. Winning Appliances CEO John Winning, Lisa Moricz, bathroom showroom manager, State MP for Brisbane Central Grace Grace, Deb Robson, appliance showroom manager, and Robin Maini, the company’s Queensland manager.
