17 Nov 2023

Farewell for Invercargill Institution after 123 years in business

From Checkpoint, 5:12 pm on 17 November 2023

The clock is ticking on an Invercargill institution, that is the H&J Smith Department store.

After 123 years in business it will close its doors for the final time at three tomorrow, a victim of changing times and changing shopping habits, as well as stiff competition from multi-nationals and chain stores.

Locals have been coming in to say their goodbyes.

Long time CEO, John Green speaks to Lisa Owen.