Cave Shepherd celebrating 110 years

Yesterday, Cave Shepherd celebrated a very major milestone – 110 years in business.

The Broad Street flagship store was a hive of activity as management and staff joined customers for a cake-cutting and toast to mark the years of bringing brands to Barbados.

 

“An outstanding heritage,” expressed Chief Operations Officer at Duty-Free Caribbean (Holdings) Ltd., David Pietrzak, of the department store that was established by two respected Bridgetown businessmen, Mr R. G. Cave and Mr J. P. Shepherd, on December 17, 1906 as a general supply store in Palmetto Street.

 

Pietrzak took the opportunity to thank customers for their patronage and staff for their continued commitment.

 

The COO was even happier to celebrate the 110th anniversary at the newly refurbished store.

“We are happy to have everyone here, especially with the recent completion of the yearlong renovation project in an effort to bring our customers the best shopping experience … The feedback from our customers has been very positive.”

 

He revealed that the last major renovation was done in 1972, “However, throughout the years, work was carried out and there were additions throughout the store, but the renovation which has taken place over the last year is the largest we had in a very long time. Through the renovations, we didn’t have to close, we managed to keep the store open with disruption to a minimal level. We took into account our staff as we made sure the working environment was friendly – it was a very well done refurbishment from all angles.”  

 

Cave Shepherd is all ready for the Christmas season and throughout yesterday’s customer appreciation day, customers could be seen getting an early start to their shopping.

 

In fact, the COO shared that business the first five days of December has been very good.

 

“So again, the prospects are very good for us right now through the month of December. We are thrilled to be able to say that.” (TL)