THE HISTORY OF

THE HISTORY OF

KIRKCONNELL BROTHERS

KIRKCONNELL BROTHERS

Timeline

1840
The Start of it All
The Start of it All

William Kirkconnell came to the Caribbean from Scotland before 1840 by courtesy of the Royal Navy, becoming shipwrecked off the coast of Cuba. At the time he was shipwrecked it was customary for British ships on their return to the UK to stop at Grand Cayman for fresh turtle meat for the crew.

William, therefore, took the Caymanian schooner from Cuba to Cayman to wait for a ship back to Britain. While waiting he worked for the Caymanians who were building boats and was persuaded to stay. He returned to Scotland to collect his wife Jane and resumed sailing between Cayman and Honduras.

1963
Supermarket and Wholesaler
Supermarket and Wholesaler

Opened, a supermarket and wholesaler on Cardinall Avenue selling watches, diamond rings, perfume, shoes, linen, food, furniture, refrigerators, lawnmowers, and even cars!

1973
Kirk Freeport Opens
Kirk Freeport Opens

Captain Eldon started Kirk Freeport, specialising in duty-free and luxury items, and turning over the day to day management of Kirk Plaza to Captain Charles.

1974
Kirk Homecenter Opens
Kirk Homecenter Opens

A year later in 1974 Kirk Brothers constructed a new complex on Eastern Avenue for Wholesale Grocery, Home Centre, Lumber and Heavy Hardware.

1989
Kirk Supermarket Opens
Kirk Supermarket Opens
Kirk Supermarket was built at its current location, 413 Eastern Avenue.
2009
Kirk Supermarket Rebrands
Kirk Supermarket Rebrands

Kirk Supermarket underwent a brand and name change and is now called Kirk Market.