The firm enjoyed significant customer loyalty .
The firm successfully withstood mercantile competition from the mail order service of McWhirters in Brisbane , from Penney 's variety store , from other Innisfail stores , and from department stores situated in the large cities throughout north Queensland .
The firm enjoyed significant customer loyalty and successfully withstood mercantile competition from the mail order service of McWhirters in Brisbane , from Penney 's variety store , from other Innisfail stores , and from department stores situated in the large cities throughout north Queensland .