George Whites - Bust - SV650.org

19-01-12, 01:19 PM

Have you heard about George Whites?

Bad news I think. Not least because I now have to go and visit my in-laws in Swindon without the option of disappearing to this place.

George White Motors, the UK’s leading motorcycle dealer group, has gone into administration this morning, MCN has learnt.

Rumours of the closure began circulating early this morning with suggestions that staff at its dealerships in Swindon, Plymouth and Torbay had been made redundant.

The shock news was then confirmed at around 11am to MCN by owner Steve Gannicott who said the group had ceased trading and had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

George White had established itself to become the UK’s biggest motorcycle dealer with motorcycle stores in Swindon, Plymouth and Torbay selling bikes from Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and the Piaggio group and clothing outlets in Swindon, Plymouth, Bolton, Donington and Slough

MCN will be bringing more on this story as soon as we have it. The full story will be in next week’s Motorcycle News, out Wednesday January 25.

G · 19-01-12, 01:25 PM

Blimey... sad news for all the jobs lost. They only recently opened the Donington Park factory shop.

I wonder what happened, I guess they can't compete with online retailer whilst having some many premises creating overheads.

_Stretchie_ · 19-01-12, 01:44 PM

I find this hard to believe, the custom from Squirrell_Hunter alone should keep them ticking over

; P

Littlepeahead · 19-01-12, 02:00 PM

So is this a bad time to buy a Shark helmet from them? They only have xs peahead size left so a mere £99 for the flip front I want as they are so much more comfortable when riding in Thailand.

Stingo · 19-01-12, 03:40 PM

Yes, I'm thinking along the lines of LPH...is it worthwhile popping down there to see if there's any bargins to be had?...I'm certain i could make a few crazy offers if they're desperate enough!

19-01-12, 03:54 PM

Oh dear this isn't good. At least I only loose out of 2 months of my 1 year bike warranty with them.

I feel for all the guys loosing their jobs, never good to hear this sort of news.

andrewsmith · 19-01-12, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

Blimey... sad news for all the jobs lost. They only recently opened the Donington Park factory shop.

I wonder what happened, I guess they can't compete with online retailer whilst having some many premises creating overheads.

Sad state of affairs

The plymouth Herald has also go the story.
Sounds like a case of too big too quick

phi-dan · 19-01-12, 04:20 PM

Looks like the GT Motorcycles branches in St Austell, Plymouth and Torbay have also gone.
They'd not long been bought by Whites

19-01-12, 04:32 PM

Will there be a monster sell off like when Infinity went.....?

Sir Trev · 19-01-12, 04:40 PM

Godd to see MCN is as accurate as ever... The Slough branch closed months ago!

Shame as they always had a good selection of gear at sensible prices. Having said that the "outlet" shops were massive and always had a huge level of stock. If you don't turn it over quickly enough that is a LOT of your working capital tied up. [/accounting_mode]

19-01-12, 01:19 PM	#1
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	George Whites - Bust Have you heard about George Whites? Bad news I think. Not least because I now have to go and visit my in-laws in Swindon without the option of disappearing to this place. George White Motors, the UK’s leading motorcycle dealer group, has gone into administration this morning, MCN has learnt. Rumours of the closure began circulating early this morning with suggestions that staff at its dealerships in Swindon, Plymouth and Torbay had been made redundant. The shock news was then confirmed at around 11am to MCN by owner Steve Gannicott who said the group had ceased trading and had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. George White had established itself to become the UK’s biggest motorcycle dealer with motorcycle stores in Swindon, Plymouth and Torbay selling bikes from Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and the Piaggio group and clothing outlets in Swindon, Plymouth, Bolton, Donington and Slough MCN will be bringing more on this story as soon as we have it. The full story will be in next week’s Motorcycle News, out Wednesday January 25.

19-01-12, 01:25 PM	#2
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: George Whites - Bust Blimey... sad news for all the jobs lost. They only recently opened the Donington Park factory shop. I wonder what happened, I guess they can't compete with online retailer whilst having some many premises creating overheads. __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

19-01-12, 01:44 PM	#3
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: George Whites - Bust I find this hard to believe, the custom from Squirrell_Hunter alone should keep them ticking over ; P __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

19-01-12, 02:00 PM	#4
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: George Whites - Bust So is this a bad time to buy a Shark helmet from them? They only have xs peahead size left so a mere £99 for the flip front I want as they are so much more comfortable when riding in Thailand. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

19-01-12, 03:40 PM	#5
Stingo Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plymouth, Devon - mostly. Posts: 527	Re: George Whites - Bust Yes, I'm thinking along the lines of LPH...is it worthwhile popping down there to see if there's any bargins to be had?...I'm certain i could make a few crazy offers if they're desperate enough! __________________ Twitter: @poseidon_ashore

19-01-12, 03:54 PM	#6
ravingdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: George Whites - Bust Oh dear this isn't good. At least I only loose out of 2 months of my 1 year bike warranty with them. I feel for all the guys loosing their jobs, never good to hear this sort of news.

19-01-12, 04:20 PM	#8
phi-dan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: going up Camborne hill coming down Posts: 251	Re: George Whites - Bust Looks like the GT Motorcycles branches in St Austell, Plymouth and Torbay have also gone. They'd not long been bought by Whites __________________ Was: Red curvy S: crash bungs, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, HEL front lines, OEM belly pan Now: Blue FZ6 Fazer

19-01-12, 04:32 PM	#9
LankyIanB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: George Whites - Bust Will there be a monster sell off like when Infinity went.....?

19-01-12, 04:40 PM	#10
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Re: George Whites - Bust Godd to see MCN is as accurate as ever... The Slough branch closed months ago! Shame as they always had a good selection of gear at sensible prices. Having said that the "outlet" shops were massive and always had a huge level of stock. If you don't turn it over quickly enough that is a LOT of your working capital tied up. [/accounting_mode] __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

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