New store for recycled clothes

A local clothing recycling business has opened a new store in Umina.

Browseabout store owner Mr Rob Murrey said the decision to move the business to Umina came from the community's high demand for second-hand designer clothing.

Mr Murrey and his brother Ronald first began the business in 1977 as a jumble sale in Ettalong.

The brothers then moved the business into a permanent location in Gosford supplying secondhand brand-name clothing to the local community.

Over the years, Rob and Ronald built the business up to eight locations on the Central Coast and employed up to 55 local workers.

Ronald passed away in 1995.

Unfortunately, due to the rising cost in rent and wages, and lack of brand-quality clothing, Mr Murrey was forced to downsize the business in order to continue the quality supply of brand-name clothing.

Mr Murrey now runs three Browseabout stores in Long Jetty, Woy Woy and Umina.

The Woy Woy store is located at 30 Alma Ave, and has been designed as a factory direct warehouse for bargain hunters.

The new Umina store specialises in second-hand designer and retro clothing at discount prices.

The store is located at 320 West St, Umina.

Ryan Bucello, 18 Jul 2008