Hein Gericke (UK) Ltd goes into administration

[Scootaboy]

More poor Devils with money worries. Terrible.

[mottza]

typically these admin sales are half price, the admin. want to get money fast and shut down due to staff costs.

Unsold stock may go to auction.

Only 10-20% off most overpriced stuff.

[Lou]

I'll wait then!

[richie the 1st]

I might have a ride down tomorrow and see what sort of deals they are doing. Doubt it'll be a clearout if discounts are only 10 - 20%.

What's the timescale they are looking at to get shut of all the stock?

Went to the Stockwell branch today,Helmets 10% off-Boots 20% off..??? But 6 months ago Helmets which i was after[should have bought it]was £20 cheaper..???.Bollocks will wait until lots more £££ off.

[scorpakid]

i wont miss hein gericke.... i only ever went in them if i was bored or passing by accident...... i found them way overpriced... their own brand boots were rubbish... the staff in the welling branch were actually quite helpfull...but they were like kids with no real depth of biking knowledge.. proper bike shops seem to have decent gear at the right price..and also budget stuff that isnt too bad if one is in a skinto period of £... also new bikes to droool over... hg lacked something in that way

[R1K SU]

Been down today and got myself a new RST Jacket for £71, should have been £89.

[Ginger Phil]

Some news...

For immediate release: Hein Gericke Norwich rescued by Infinity Motorcycles.

The Hein Gericke motorcycle accessory store in Norwich has been rescued from closure by Infinity Motorcycles, who have completed on the lease of the premises and taken on the former staff too.

Hein Gericke (UK) Limited entered Administration on 30 July 2012 and as a result several of their UK clothing and accessory stores have closed. Established in 1999, Infinity Motorcycles has branches from Southampton to York, as well as a dedicated Mail Order department and employs 65 people in total. The new Norwich showroom increases the number of Infinity stores to eight.

Infinity Norwich opens on Saturday 8th September 2012 at 124-128 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3ES. Telephone 01603-764466.

www.infinitymotorcycles.com

[MrGrumpy]

Some news...

For immediate release: Hein Gericke Norwich rescued by Infinity Motorcycles.

Interesting....I've read in the press that the administrators accepted an offer for Hein Gericke UK, but it seems that whoever has bought the chain isn't taking on all the shops. I've read that the Darlington store closed permanently the other day - which is sad cos when I went in there, the staff were very optimistic that they were to be taken over by the German Parent company, so their hopes have been dashed.

[Ginger Phil]

I heard that the Germans were only taking on the profitable stores.

[MrGrumpy]

I heard that the Germans were only taking on the profitable stores.

That would make sense...