Massive markdowns for end of an era sale
FOR 35 years, Finny’s Manchester has been a cornerstone in the community, providing everything from bed linen to towels to generations of local families. But this year marks the end of an era, as the beloved family business prepares to close its doors for good.
Opening in 1989, Finny’s Manchester quickly became known for its wall-to-wall selection of the finest manchester, earning a reputation for quality and value. Over the years, the store became a fixture in the town, with customers returning time and time again for the personalised service and unbeatable deals that became its trademark.
“I had this thing—whatever I could buy, no matter what anyone else sold it for, I was going to be cheaper. We used to open at seven o’clock in the morning, and we’d have 500 people lined up around the block,” reflected business founder and owner, Ray Finn.
Closing the Bendigo store in June and the Shepparton flagship in mid-December was a tough choice, driven by Ray Finn’s decision to retire due to health concerns.
“We’ve been here 35 years. It’s sad that we’re closing, but it’s the end of an era,” said Ray. “It’s all just because of ill health, sort of slowly getting me.”
The closure is particularly emotional for the Finn family, who have dedicated over 100 years of service to the store. Known as the “little store with big savings,” Finny’s has been a local institution where the whole family has been involved.
“We were filming a TV ad one night, and we finished the ad and said, ‘We need a catch line.’ I said, ‘But it’s only a little store.’ And Liz said, ‘Yeah, with big savings.’ And that’s how it came about—‘A little store with the big savings.’ It stuck forever,” Ray explained.
To mark the store’s final chapter, Finny’s Manchester is holding what will be its biggest sale yet. With all stock needing to go, the sale offers a rare opportunity for customers to take home premium linens and towels at a fraction of the price.
Ray and the Finn family look forward to welcoming you at Finny’s Manchester, located at 136 High Street. The store remains open from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to 12pm on Saturdays.
