Went into administration http://www.motorbikenews.co.uk/hein-gericke-to-remain-in-uk-shops-reopen-website-in-2-weeks/
Is this one of those "sorry sir, we have sold out. Whilst you are here though feel free to look around after your 10 mile journey"? Not having a pop at chris, thanks for posting.
H-G UK ( ie the shops ) went into administration. Most of the shops were just shut down, one or two were bought out by other retailers. H-G Germany, the parent company, is still very much in existence, and sells on-line. Shame the shops shut IMO, their kit was always good : a bit more expensive than most, but also a good deal better than most... But, like I said, most of their stuff is still available on t'internet...