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Years in operation:
85 years (current owners since 2022)
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 6.30am-5.30pm; Saturday 6.30am – 2pm; Sunday and Public Holidays 7.30am-12.30pm
Staff members:
Owners Tim, Liz and Bernie; front of house team: Belinda, Maria, Rachel, Sarah; morning newspaper crew: Darryl, Owen, Jason, Peter, Craig and junior crew: James, Marcello, Ava, Flynn.
What do you enjoy about owning a business in Wangaratta?
We enjoy providing a destination and experience which supports our connected, resourceful, creative and inspiring community and provides something for everyone. We also enjoy curating our products and services to meet our customers’ individual needs.
What makes your business unique?
We combine a love of the written word in multiple forms in the one shop from newspapers to books. We support our local schools and businesses with award prizes, books and stationary needs. We cater for learning differences, wellbeing, Manga lovers, travel, hard to source and backlist orders and the latest releases.
What is your greatest achievement since owning the business?
As locals we are so proud of Edgars’ heritage and significance to the community, so it was extremely important for us to honour that, while also adding more offerings and regular experiences for our existing and new customers to enjoy.
Where do you hope to see your business in the future?
We hope our business is thriving and continuing to serve our community with a range of valued products and services with an in store and online presence.
Why should people support local businesses?
Local businesses create employment opportunities and connection, they sponsor awards and clubs and above all, they create strong local economies and community, all with people you know.
When you decide to pass the business on, what will be the greatest legacy you leave behind?
A sense of place, community, fun, connection and experiences.