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Norwood Mall Series
Meet The IT Expert Who Turned $200 and an Old Car Into a Small Business
20/09/2021
When Roberto Blos and his wife Zita first opened One-Systems Norwood, there were more than a few nervous moments. “We used all the money we had to open the store so were living in a garage and we didn’t have anything left,” recalls Roberto. “Just $200 and a 2000 Toyota...
The Optometrist with a vision
13/08/2021
Norwood Mall has had an optometry practice for close to three decades, but when Robert Seiler took it over four years ago he decided that Wallis & Wallis Optometrists needed a new name. And rather than simply add his own, he christened it Optomed to reflect his specialities. The first...
Meet the boutique owner who personally tries on every item she stocks
13/08/2021
Bettina Melick’s family has worked in the clothing industry since the 1940s. She remembers going into the family store after school as a five year old and over five decades spent in “the rag trade”, she’s learnt plenty about the business. Bettina put many of those lessons into action when...
Meet The Store Owner Who Came To The Parade For Two Years And Stayed For Two Decades
15/07/2021
Patrick Gladwich was only ever supposed to stay for a couple of years. Back in 1998, he was a sales rep for Pasta Chef when he heard that the owner of The Parade store was thinking of selling up. There were only two Pasta Chef outlets in Adelaide at the...
Put Your Best Foot Forward at this Parade Institution
23/06/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the shaded arcade and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so there’s never...
Shine Bright Like a Diamond at this Beauty Salon
21/06/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the shaded arcade and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so there’s never...
Meet The Trained Corsetiere Selling Lingerie in Her Dream Location
04/06/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But as construction commences it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the mall and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so...
Meet The Cafe Owner Who Travelled The World Before Finding A Home In Norwood
10/05/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But as construction commences it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the mall and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so...
Visit Adelaide’s Longest Running Dry Cleaner
03/05/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But as construction commences it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the mall and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so...
