Harrogate jewellers Fattorini is to re-open next month with a slightly different name and under new management.
The name Fattorini has been on Harrogate’s high street for 190 years. But the shop closed last month following the retirement of former owner Anthony Tindall, who is the great, great grandson of founder Antonio Fattorini.
Previously called A.Fattorini, it will now reopen as Fattorinis. The new business is being run by Wayne Beales, who worked in A. Fattorini for 20 years.
The shop will stay in the same unit on Parliament Street. Mr Beales said customers could expect similar brands as well as some new ones and perhaps a more up-market feel.
The store is currently going under a refurbishment and Mr Beales said it will open in March. He added:
“I’ve been thinking about taking on the business since Anthony announced his retirement a year ago.
“During the sale it became apparent a lot of people were upset we were closing. It would be such a shame to see the name vanish from the high street.”
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The now-closed Bradford branch of Fattorini made both the FA Cup and Rugby League Challenge Cup.
A number of staff have chosen to stay but Mr Beale has said he is looking to hire two more full-time staff members.
He added:
“It’s really nice to know its moving forward with some of the same team. The name holds such a reputation locally, customers can see this as a new chapter for the Fattorinis they love.”
