Hein Gericke, back in business?

[Ribenapigeon]

I noticed the Hein Gericke store in Aberdeen was open today. But there's nothing online saying they're back in business. So anyone know whats happening?

[chickenstrip]

Large orders going out to Hein Gericke in Germany. Sounds to me like they might have a buyer over there, but don't have anything else to go on yet.
As far as I know also, the big J&S order spoken of before Xmas didn't happen either.

[stuarthouston]

As J&S? The Glasgow HG has been bought by them, as have 10 others across the UK:

https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk
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[Ribenapigeon]

Yup J&S have taken the store over. Excellent news it might be a more pleasant place to shop now, fingers crossed.

[Christoffee]

Is J&S a decent shop? Can I shop there with a reasonable amount of confidence?
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[map]

I believe Hein Gericke UK were bought by J&S. Well, 12 stores according to MCN and the J&S site (as above link). That'd include the Aberdeen store.

I notice Leeds HG store isn't on the J&S list. I suspect this because a massive J&S is already opposite the old HG Leeds store.

Motorcycle Monthly (see page 5) reports a Spanish firm has acquired the assets of the German firm and it's foreign subsidiaries, except the UK bit.

So I'm wondering if the Spanish firm will just use the logo on cheap gear from the likes of China or of they will still make some good kit. Say what you will about the prices, sales, staff, etc I always found HG kit good quality.

If they'll still provide decent kit I might be able to renew my HG stuff over the internet. After all, we're all supposed to be one big happy EU.

FWIW this was the scene outside the HG Leeds store this Sunday (26 Jan).

https://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/mapidd/Biking/2014-01-26-950_zpsae95727a.jpg

Out of shot is two guys walking away, one carrying a Henry vacuum cleaner
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[DrSnoosnoo]

love the back in business sign still up though!
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[Doovy]

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Depends if you pay me enough
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[map]

FWIW the Hein Gericke German webside appears up and running.

Although I cannot translate the important message on the flash screen. Something about technical difficulties with orders. My German isn't that good.

The news section dated 28.01.14 has them wanting new store managers. So looks up to date.

Appears you can got through the order process. Again my German isn't that good to complete and work out shipping.

So, if anyone knows German please let me know what it's saying
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[andys675]

how do they find investors?

I'd rather set fire to my money, it would probably burn slower than throwing it down the tubes of HG
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