As the coronavirus brings its own set of problems for local retailers, many may feel tempted by the security of joining a symbol group or fascia, while those already signed up might feel they could get a better deal elsewhere. SLR examines some of the best options available.
Nisa: the partner of choice
With access to over 2,000 Co-op own-brand lines, fantastic availability rates, a comprehensive retail support package and the option to trade under their own fascia, Nisa retailers have never had it so good.
Nisa is proud to work with multi award-winning stores including Pinkie Farm, Ardeer Services, Greens of Markinch, and David’s Kitchen to name a few, making us the proven partner of choice for many market-leading, independently minded retailers in Scotland.
Since joining forces with the Co-op in 2018, Nisa’s wholesale operation has been providing an environment in which independent retailers can really flourish. The structure brings enhanced buying capability, allowing Nisa partners to trade their businesses in the way they choose, backed by competitive prices and promotions with access to a deeper range including more than 2,000 of Co-op’s award-winning, high quality own brand products.
Retailers have the option to operate under a symbol fascia; Nisa Local or Nisa Extra, or dual branded, whereby a Nisa partner can maintain their own local identity whilst also benefiting from the strength of the Nisa brand. Alternatively, a retailer can choose to trade under their own independent fascia.
Through its latest Evolution store format, Nisa offers flexibility to retailers with a more modular development format which accommodates the individual demographic and shopping missions of each store. The concept takes on board emerging trends in the marketplace to create a store design that demonstrates to retailers how best to capture additional footfall and spend while setting themselves apart from the competition. The Evolution format has seen great success, with retailers on average achieving a 12 per cent uplift in sales since conversion.
Nisa provides a complete retail support package which comprises a strong retail focused team, an enhanced category management system, a bespoke staff training facility and a comprehensive marketing package incorporating social media and PR support, leaflets, point of sale material, a personalised Nisa FM radio network and national advertising.
Nisa’s flexible model provides its retailers with an unbeatable breadth of range of more than 13,000 SKUs, to ensure they can provide a single destination shop for all their customers’ needs. This includes access to more than 2,000 Co-op own brand products across all categories, including the latest plant based Gro range, providing a recognised, quality brand for shoppers and good margins for retailers. This is all delivered by Nisa’s industry leading supply chain which retailers can trust with an impressive 99.9% of deliveries made on the day and 95% successfully made on time.
Nisa’s independent retailers are also enjoying the best availability rates since 2014 with an average of 98% for 2019. A strong focus on availability for the past 12 months has given the best service to Nisa partners for more than five years, generating an additional £40million in annualised sales.
With its own insight team Nisa helps retailers truly understand their customers and their marketplace, enabling them to modify their offer to match the ‘local’ demographic. Retailers can then use this in conjunction with Nisa’s category management service to create bespoke planograms, layouts and propositions within their individual sites.
A comprehensive support structure is provided to ensure retailers continue to push their business forward. Support comes from a strong field team including retail development managers and regional retail managers as well as fresh food development managers, who encourage retailers to make the most of this important category, and store development managers who help partners to develop their stores and proposition.
Finally, Nisa recognises the importance of community involvement, and as such its retailers can support good causes in their local area through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity, which has donated more than £9.2 million to charities and good causes throughout the UK since its formation in 2008.
To Join Nisa complete the online form or contact our development team on 0800 542 7490.
Premier: delivering more profits for retailers
With over 3,450 stores nationwide, Premier works hard to give its retailers the best choice of products and a host of other benefits that will help them grow their businesses.
Premier is the UK’s number one symbol group with over 3,450 stores nationwide. The group is committed to delivering more profits for retailers and a better shopping experience for consumers. Premier has seen 18 years of consecutive growth.
Premier continues to advertise on TV. Premier is advertised every day which will be seen over 100 million times. The TV advert features Premier’s famous Mega Deal promotions along with retailers to emphasise the local aspect of Premier Store. As well as this, retailers also benefit from a full promotional programme covering all categories of fresh, frozen, grocery and impulse to ensure great value for shoppers to drive footfall into stores. This market leading promotional package, along with own-label and price-mark-packs, really drives the value message to help Premier retailers grow their business.
Premier works hard to ensure that retailers have the best choice of products to suit their individual store. This includes both Euro Shopper, Booker’s entry level exclusive own-brand and Happy Shopper, the mid-tier option. This is complimented by working closely with branded suppliers to ensure the best choice of price marked packs so shoppers can clearly see the great value available.
Backed by Booker, the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler, Premier retailers can take advantage of delivery at cash & carry prices, as well as having the ease and convenience of shopping at any Booker branch. ‘Spend & Save,’ where retailers can save up to 4% on their non-tobacco purchases, is also popular with Premier members as this delivers real savings and adds to their bottom line. Premier does not operate any membership or joining fees and installs the fascia and imagery free of charge. A wide range of additional services such as recycling, energy savings, free Epos and drop shipment are also available that have been specifically created to add value and keep operating costs low for Premier members.
The group continues to go from strength to strength and its relentless focus in increasing choice, lowering prices and improving service has helped Premier members deliver fantastic convenience stores.
Call Premier today! 01933 371246
Londis: standing out from the crowd
With a focus on areas of growth – like food-to-go and a new Dessert Bar offer – Londis can help retailers rise head and shoulders above the competition.
Londis has over 2,000 members and works in partnership with its independent retailers to provide local communities with all they need in a convenience store.
Backed by the buying power of a much larger group, Londis has delivered on a number of benefits and opportunities for their retailers such as lower prices, exclusive products and improved quality to help retailers drive footfall and make more cash profit.
There is a much greater focus on supporting new footfall driving categories such as; Chilled, Food-to-go (especially the eat now mission), meal solutions and also the latest trends like health and habit forming foods, protein, free from, premium spirits and American candy. Londis have also recently launched a Dessert Bar offer creating a destination store experience for customers as well as helping retailers to make more cash profit. It is the focus on areas of growth that help Londis stand out from the competition in today’s rapidly expanding convenience market.
Londis operate a zero-cost model and is a flexible symbol partner that has a fully delivered service and support package to suit all. Londis also support with award winning ranges, an industry leading fresh offer with over 2,000 lines and a market leading promotional package.
With smart planning, local area knowledge, range optimisation and the symbol groups top Merchandising, Range, Store Development and Supply Chain teams we are committed to helping our customers Make More and Save More to support them in growing their business.
The benefits of the Londis offer include:
- Free Membership
- Competitive cost of goods benefiting from group power
- Market leading promotions every 4 weeks
- Free Promotion Leaflets and FREE store point of sale support
- Loyalty discounts of up to 4%
- Award winning Fresh range with over 2,000 lines.
- Award winning own brand ranges; Discover the Choice, Farm Fresh, Euro Shopper
- A best in class online web ordering system (Londis Webshop)
- Dedicated Merchandising and Store Development Teams
- Tri Temperature fleet delivering all your ambient, fresh and frozen together
- Free Membership of the ACS
Telephone: 0808 1788644 | Web: www.joinlondis.co.uk
Grow with Family Shopper
Grab a slice of the discounters’ action with Family Shopper’s unique format that provides retailers with everything that shoppers need.
Family Shopper is a discount format for independent retailers that brings together the strength of symbol retailing with the great value available in the discount channel. It has been specifically developed to help independent retailers capture the growing sales and profits from the discount sector.
The unique discount format provides retailers with everything that shoppers would expect from a convenience store including chilled, alcohol, grocery and tobacco along with services such as Lotto and Paypoint. This is then combined with the best of the discounters covering a fantastic range of £1 non-food items such as stationery, kitchen utensils and party accessories, with a broad seasonal offering and a frozen section.
All Family Shopper stores offer a simplified range that removes duplication. Also merchandising in full trays makes the format easy to operate while minimising back stock and easing cash flow.
Family Shopper retailers can take advantage of ‘Spend & Save’ where retailers can earn up to 5% discount on their non-tobacco purchases, along with delivery at cash & carry prices, ordering on line and having the ease and convenience of shopping at branches. This helps to maintain the exceptional availability which in turn offers better customer service.
Family Shopper does not operate any membership or joining fees and installs the fascia and imagery free of charge. A wide range of additional services such as recycling, energy savings, free Epos and drop shipment are also available that have been specifically created to add value and keep costs low.
The group continues to attract interest from independent retailers nationwide. By continuing to focus on choice, price and service, the group remains committed to helping Family Shopper retailers grow their sales and profits.
Call Family Shopper today: 01933 371757
