It is fair to say that like most other industries in Australia, there has been an increase in larger multinational companies entering into the pet shop business! Even though these shops have a place in our community, it is worth noting that there are many advantages to shopping at and supporting locally owned businesses! First […]
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Armidale Pet Shop & Aquarium – Meet the Owners
For the past twelve months, Brad and Sunnie King have been the owners of Armidale Pet Shop & Aquarium! Brad has always had an interest in breeding fish and birds. He is especially passionate about African Cichlid fish and parrots. Brad is also not entirely new to pet shop ownership as several decades ago he […]
Introducing Armidale Pet Shop & Aquarium
Armidale Pet Shop & Aquarium is a locally owned and operated business that caters for everything pet related! Brad and Sunnie King who are the current owners of the pet shop! The lovely couple clearly enjoy every moment that they spend in their business and their customers love having them there! Also, Armidale Pet Shop […]
Armidale Bicycle Centre Concluding Remarks
The Bullen family from Armidale Bicycle Centre are heavily involved with a large selection of community activities, developmental activities and charitable endeavours! The owners of Armidale Bicycle Centre are particularly passionate about charities relating to cancer. One example of the events that the owners of Armidale Bicycle Centre are involved with is the Tour de […]
Armidale Bicycle Centre – About the Cycling Industry
Mark Bullen from Armidale Bicycle Centre notes that biking is becoming the ‘new golf’ as people often incorporate catching up with their friends with a bike ride. In addition, whilst biking, people are able to cover a lot of territory and enjoy the scenery whilst being out in the fresh air. Cycling is also a […]
Locals 4 Locals Monthly Draws – May 2016 Shop and Win Winners
Each month 5 lucky shoppers will win four $25 Locals 4 Locals vouchers or currency. These vouchers can be used by these shoppers to buy goods at Locals 4 Locals member businesses. All shoppers need to do is fill out an entry form at the participating businesses. Pictured are four of the most recent winners of the […]
Armidale Bicycle Centre – Meet the Owners
Armidale Bicycle Centre doesn’t have one defined owner. Instead, several members of the Bullen family have their individual roles in running the shop. Mark works in the business full time, and his daughter Katrina and wife Dianne both help undertake the administrative and accounting work of the business. Mark’s son, Mitchell also works in the […]
Introducing Armidale Bicycle Centre
Armidale Bicycle Centre is a locally owned and operated bike shop that is situated in Armidale. The Bullen family have owned the shop since 1974 when Jock Bullen bought the shop from Jack Forbes. Jock ran the business for several decades until Mark took over the main running of the shop. Jock continues to work […]