The Hub, Walsall
No, not feedback over the PA, feedback from happy punters, delighted staff and enthusiastic supporters as The Hub, Walsall, opened its doors to the public on 25th February 2010, one month to the day after Wesley Owen closed them. Congratulations to all involved!
It looks amazing. Hard to imagine that less than a month ago the shop had been stripped bare. If I hadn’t seen it myself, I’m not sure I’d believe it was possible.
— Mark Webb, local resident
It’s important to acknowledge everything that the staff have put in. Taking the shop from an empty shell to what you see today in just four weeks has taken a lot of hard work and dedication. And none of this would have been possible without the support [the local community] have shown them.
— Revd Mark Kinder, St Paul’s Church, Walsall, who cut the ribbon
We really need to thank all of the suppliers who have made this possible. Obviously, without stock we couldn’t have opened, but every supplier we have worked with has really gone above and beyond to make sure we were ready for opening time. We are very pleased to announce that we are now CWR Premium Stockists, Lion Hudson Alliance members and IVP partners. We are very excited by the benefits this will provide to our customers. Special offers from all of these suppliers are available in store now.
— Luke Bunger, Operations Manager and Director
Phatfish were the icing on the cake to what was already a perfect opening day. At times, even as late as yesterday, we were not sure we would be ready, but everything came together in the end. We’re so glad to be open again. Opening today is the end of one journey but we know it is only the beginning of our story, and we’re very excited about what the future has in store for us.
— Christine Bunger, Retail Manager and Director
The Photos
Opening Day at The Hub, Walsall
Lou Fellingham (singing) and Jos Wintermeyer (guitar) on Opening Day at the Hub, Walsall
Meet the Team: From left: Hannah Bunger, Christine Bunger, Lou Fellingham, Jos Wintermeyer and Luke Bunger
So what are you waiting for?
enterthehub.co.uk | @thehubwalsall
Read the full Opening Day Press Release (pdf, 1.3MB)
Phatlinks
Congratulations to the Bunger family and all your friends!
Fantastic day from the looks of it – may you have many more and may the hub hold true and continue to expand out. :0)
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Thanks for the support everyone.
It was a really good day, and has continued to go well since.
We’re very excited about what is in store for us in the future, and have some exciting announcements coming soon.
Watch this space.
Luke