One of Lismore's longest-established businesses has been sold.

Brands Pharmacy was established in 1915 in the same Molesworth Street building by Les Brand and his brother Bert.

Greg Brand then took over the family business and has worked with his daughter, Helen, for the last

"I think it was just basically time for me to move on," Greg told the Lismore App, "From the point of view of retirement. And, I think Helen just needs a good break to recoup and settle her kids into school."

"Basically, it's just difficult trying to run one a pharmacy these days with just one pharmacist, and with me wanting to do other things, basically retire, that was the option, I think."

"Having Helen working with me for the period of time that she has, the 10 or 15 years, it has been an absolute joy to be able to work with your daughter. So, I consider myself very lucky to have had that opportunity."

As you can imagine, selling Brands Pharmacy was not an easy decision, given its history.

"Enormous. Yes, it was a very difficult decision.

For Greg and his wife, Sue, retirement is going to mean a bit of travelling.

"Look, we haven't got anything planned at this point in time. We just want to move on from where we are, you know, tidy the business up, and then we can have a look at possibly doing a bit of travelling.

Greg and Helen have some loyal, long-term clients that will be missed. You have until next Saturday, February 1, to get in and say goodbye officially, or you may see them around town.

"I've enjoyed my work here. We've got a marvellous customer base who we've become good friendships with. We've been dealing with some people for the 3rd generation, really. It's going to be sad not having our conversations that we have over the counter on a regular basis. I'll miss that. I'll miss them.

"We're not leaving Lismore. We've decided that we're going to stay in town so we can catch up with friends and be able to spend a little bit more free time."

That means that Greg and Sue will still see their customers around town.

"Yes, and we can continue with our bantering that we do. It's been a lot of good fun. It really has."

The Lismore App can reveal that local pharmacist Kyle Wood is the new owner of Brands Pharmacy. Kyle is the pharmacist and managing partner of Southside Chempro.

While on holiday overseas, Kyle made a brief statement.

"The Brands have created a great business over multiple generations. We are very excited to carry on their legacy and continue the great service to their customers and the community."