WESTFIELD Shore City
Bendon – prepare to get fitted, with a smile!
Before visiting the popular Bendon store in Westfield Shore City, Takapuna, I prepared myself by asking a key question of one of our female team members at Channel Magazine – Why do you shop at Bendon?
The answer was very direct and simple – “Because they are always good quality and I can get my bra’s fitted by friendly and knowledgeable staff”.
The day I visited, store manager Lisa Griffin and shop assistant Ana Heath were there to greet me. And my Channel Magazine colleague was right, they are very friendly. I was greeted with a smile and immediately felt very welcome.
Lisa Griffin has only been managing the Bendon Westfield Shore City store for a few months, but she has a wealth of experience. Much of it gained with the famous Marks & Spencer chain in the UK. She loves the intimacy of the Westfield Shore City Shopping Centre, and the community atmosphere in Takapuna. Ana has been with Bendon – at Takapuna and other stores – for six years. She loves the beachside vibe of Takapuna, and the selection of cafes and restaurants right on the doorstep. In fact it has become a tradition that Ana selects a different restaurant in Takapuna every Friday to eat at.
“Above all we enjoy the amazing customers, who have a friendly attitude on the Shore,” says Lisa Griffin. “There is a nice energy around working in the Westfield Shore City mall and we have a lot of regular customers who appreciate the all round quality and service we provide.”
Lisa says a key aspect of the Bendon offering is their expert bra fitting service. It’s very important to be fitted properly and all the Bendon staff are trained to do that. They also have an excellent range of brands. These include Pleasure State; Bendon lingerie; Elle Macpherson Intimates; Fayreform; Stella McCartney lingerie. Bendon is also known for having a fantastic maternity range, with fashion options in the Elle Macpherson Intimates brand. There is also a wide range of Afterwear and Sleepwear to choose from and if you are quick you can win a brand new Nissan Micra when you purchase (entries close December 4th).
“We also have underwear in store for men that many aren’t aware of,” adds Lisa Griffin. “This includes Macpherson Men underwear, which is a very comfortable range with fashion forward options.”
New fashion collections are also coming into store every month at Bendon Westfield Shore City, so there is always something new to see. And you are guaranteed to always get a smile from Lisa and her team!
Bendon – First Floor, Westfield Shore City, Takapuna.
Phone 489 8648. www.bendongroup.com
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