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Uptown Shopping
in Trinty Royal

Two major retailers who are situated just around the corner from each other in uptown Saint John are celebrating major milestones in their businesses this year. This will be the 150th anniversary for Hayward and Warwick and the 100th anniversary for Bustin's. Both businesses are still owned and operated by descendants of the original owners.

HAYWARD AND WARWICK operates four retail stores. Three of them - WH Hayward Co., Tackles and Simply Cottage are at Market Square. Established in 1855, the parent company Hayward and Warwick, is located in a brick heritage building at 85 Princess Street. Mark and David Hayward are the fifth generation of owners carrying on their family tradition and therefore, making this the oldest family-owned retail business in Saint John. Hayward and Warwick sells items in a broad range from the inexpensive to the more expensive in fine china. They also have a wide range of collectibles which come from all over the world, including Royal Doulton dinnerware, as well as figurines; Balleek Parian china and Waterford crystal from Ireland; Emile Henri bakeware from France and Mikasa crystal. There is also a china museum at this location which has examples of items used in this business from its beginnings up to the present day.

BUSTIN'S FINE FURNITURE LTD. opened on May 5, 1905 under the name Bustins and Withers. Sam Withers was a teamster and kept his team of horses at the foot of King. They started at 99 Germain Street and are still at that location. Now they have three floors but when they began they had half the first floor, a warehouse on the second floor and a workshop on the top floor. The building where they are located was built following the Great Fire in 1877. Charles L. Bustin was the founder of the store. Tom and Bob Bustin are now the fourth generation. They sell furniture, rugs, bedding and accessories and offer quality and service.
Both businesses are planning special celebrations throughout this year.

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