A HARDWARE shop in Rubery now has new owners and it means the much-loved community champion who ran the store can now retire.
We reported back in October how John Horwood was set to retire from Kennedys Mica Hardware on New Road after running it for five decades.
But the transition to new owners did not materialise and Mr Horwood continued managing the business.
As well as his job at the shop, Mr Horwood was also part of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme and the PACT (Partners and Community Together) committee.
Now, Apex Retail is proud to have taken over Kennedys MICA and aims to build on the store’s long-standing reputation for quality products, knowledgeable advice and friendly customer service while investing in the firm’s future.
Speaking to the Standard, the new owners Aneesh Thomas and Jai Kumar said they saw the store as an important part of the local community and were committed to keeping the independent spirit customers valued.
They also have plans to bring fresh ideas and ensure the business continues to thrive for many years to come.
They said: “We are incredibly proud to be taking on such a well-respected local business.
“Kennedys MICA has been at the heart of the Rubery community for many years, and we see ourselves as custodians of that legacy as much as owners.”
