Iconic electronics shop up for sale after half-a-century in town

Wednesday 08 May 2024

The owner of a camera and electronics shop is looking for someone to 'snap' up the Charing Cross business he has spearheaded for 48 years.

Fotosound was put up for sale by owner Barry Jenkins at the end of last week.

Mr Jenkins explained that the sale was due to his lease ending – and because he wanted to take a well-deserved break.

"I cannot wait to resign!" he said.

Pictured: Barry Jenkins at Fotosound in 2006 with a high-definition TV. (Dave Ferguson)

Mr Jenkins added that although there were some interested parties, no buyers had been confirmed yet.

The electronics and printing store opened in 1976 and was awarded a top Sony award for its marketing efforts in 2004.

Mr Jenkins said that the products for sale and the suppliers the store buys from have "changed dramatically" over the years.