Sunlite Mitre 10, independent operator of four Sydney Mitre 10 outlets, has opened its fifth store on King Street in Sydney.
The hardware store represents a return of the hardware brand to the suburb, preceded by the Quartly family who traded in Newtown between 1890 and 2014.
The 400sqm store stocks a range of tools, paint, hardware and electrical goods; also offering special orders, delivery and a free paint matching service.
“We are so excited to be bringing hardware back to the suburb,” said Steven Czeiger, store owner.
“It is our aim to develop a store that dovetails perfectly into the unique and community-minded Newtown. Being an independent operator, we have always tailored our offer to suit our locals, and Newtown is no exception,” Czeiger said.
The store has incorporated a mural, located behind the front counter and produced by a member of the store’s team, which features local landmarks.
Mitre 10 said the mural “fits in perfectly with the area and encapsulates the community focused mindset” of the hardware brand.
“Residents of Newtown will find they have a King Street trader that is clearly independent of that big corporate mentality and one that puts service and solutions before all else,” said Mark Laidlaw, CEO of Mitre 10. “Sunlite really embodies the Mitre 10 spirit.
“Steven and his family have mastered the art of immersing themselves in their local community and much of their success comes from their application to customer service and understanding the needs of the shopper,” said Laidlaw.
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