One Stop is making its first inroads into the Scottish convenience market. The firm has announced it will be opening both company-owned and franchise stores from early next year, growing from the central belt outwards.
It will service the sites from its depot in Wakefield, which has been operating since April 2013. The group revealed it had undertaken extensive research in advance of the move and has tailored its range to suit the Scottish market. In addition, a new Business Development Manager has been recruited by the franchise team, to work with interested retailers from early 2015.
Tony Reed, CEO of One Stop, stated: “We’re delighted to expand our proposition north of the border and bring our renowned value, range and service to many new communities. Our team is working hard to ensure that we match the expectations of our new customers and that our new colleagues and franchisees appreciate what the One Stop brand is all about.
Calling it an “exciting development” for One Stop Reed added, “We’re proud to be able to serve the Scottish market. We believe we offer something new and different; not just to consumers, but also to independent retailers, who now have an additional option to consider for their future. Having had over 200 enquiries from Scotland to date, we know that there’s an appetite for our growing franchise model.”
