HE has been a fixture at a Hampshire shopping mecca for nearly a quarter of a century.
But after 23 years at Hedge End Retail Park, John Smith has heard the tills ringing for the last time.
The site manager has been a familiar face around the Tollbar Way-based shopping area since the early 1990s.
But he is finally retiring and was joined by colleagues who all wanted to wish him a fond farewell.
They all gathered at the giant Sainsbury’s supermarket for a special presentation.
Stewart Kybert has been lined up as his successor.
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