AUSTRALIA. Luggage specialist Globite has unveiled its first Queensland outlet at Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal, marking the century-old brand’s return to its home city.
The business was founded by the Sherrington family in the late 1890s, when Ada Sherrington and her three sons emigrated to Brisbane from the UK. With a background in retail and manufacturing of luggage and bags, they established the first Globite office at City Exchange, on the corner of Queen Adelaide and Edward Streets. The location is now home to Queens Plaza Shopping Mall.
The new airport store, located near Gate 24, features a range of luggage, bags and travel gears.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Executive General Manager Commercial Martin Ryan said: “Globite’s heritage cases hold a great deal of nostalgia for travellers, and it is wonderful to be able to offer customers the chance to fall in love with their products all over again, or for the very first time.”
Globite Co-Owner Vicki Mastro meanwhile recognised the significance of the Brisbane opening. She said: “We are thrilled to be returning home to Brisbane. Globite has been an Australian luggage industry leader for over 100 years, and it all began in Brisbane in the early 1890s.
“At Globite, we pride ourselves on catering for every traveller’s needs, by providing innovative luggage ranges together with every possible travel accessory required for the journey. Our goal is simple, we want to make your journey a little bit better.”
Globite is the latest store to open as part of Brisbane Airport Corporation’s A$40 million Domestic Terminal retail upgrade project.
BAC will start works on the next stage of the Domestic Terminal redevelopment this year, with an evolution of food & beverage offerings in the southern end of the terminal, predominantly servicing Virgin Australia passengers. ✈
