Kōrero: Department stores and shopping malls

Kirkcaldie & Stains sales director Grahame Roche, far left, unleashes the crowd waiting outside the store for the opening of its sale in July 1991. Most sale shoppers, like department-store clientele in general, are women – but Wellington men have often seen ‘Kirks’ sale’ as a place to stock up on quality items like business shirts at low prices.