More than 800 retailers and a number of key suppliers attended the Bestway Retail Showcase held at Coventry Building Society Arena (15 May).
The showcase saw the gathering of Bestway’s retail customers from Costcutter, best-one, Bargain Booze and Extra Local symbols and fascias, alongside the Bestway Retail specialist Retail team and supply partners, as well as interested parties and prospective retailers who were considering joining the Bestway Retail family.
Now in its second year, the showcase saw the launch of Bestway’s latest own-label range ‘Best-in,’ and the latest news on new store formats.
A brand-new Innovation Zone helped retailers improve sales and margin, increase profit and reduce costs plus see the latest innovations. Retailers were able to experience a virtual reality walk-round of Bestway’s new Costcutter and Wine Rack store, its latest Best One and Bargain Booze stores, as well as blueprints for the next generation of Best One and Bargain Booze stores.
A Pop-Up Shop designed to minimise closure periods during refits, which is also available for hire for public/corporate events, was on display.
Retailers enjoyed interactive events, live demos, experiential zones and food tastings incorporating ‘perfect serve’ masterclasses, cocktail making and pairing sessions, and networking events.
They also had the chance to win £1,000 credit with two runner-up prizes of £500, while exclusive show deals led to record numbers of orders.
The Retail Showcase was followed by a festival-themed afterparty where retailers enjoyed food, drinks, and entertainment as well as a retailer raffle and further networking opportunities.
Bestway Wholesale Managing Director Dawood Pervez said: “The vision behind this year’s Showcase was all about innovation and progression. We wanted to help our retailers look ahead and identify great new products and services from suppliers, whilst sharing ideas with like-minded independent business owners, who inevitably face the same challenges.
“It’s not just about new products. As digital platforms grow in importance, we were keen to highlight and showcase the latest equipment and technology to help them reduce costs as well as the latest security technology.”
