Kiriakidis family sell Nina’s IGA at Newcastle after almost 40 years

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After almost 40 years, the Kiriakidis family have sold Nina’s IGA at Hamilton in Newcastle as owners George and Nina want to enjoy their retirement.

The family made the announcement on Facebook and confirmed that Monday, September 30 was their last day operating the store after selling it to another family.

“The past months have been a time of reflection for all of us. Reflecting on the past 37.5 years in our little store,” George and Nina wrote on Facebook.

“And with today being the day that we, as a family, move on from here and hand over the store to the care of another family, we have nothing but profound gratitude to have been of service to so many.”

George and Nina thanked customers for their “patronage and friendship.”

“It is difficult to fully express just how seriously we have taken this service; together with some of the challenges, hopes, dreams and aspirations that come with being part of such a diverse community,” they wrote.

“All we truly want to say on this day is thank you God, for this magical life so far. And thank YOU to all of our wonderful customers for your humbling love, support and appreciation of our little grocery store.”

The sad news travelled fast with many customers commenting on Facebook and thanking the Kiriakidis family for their hard work and service to the Newcastle community.

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