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Bolton store completes refit in 10 days

It only took less than two weeks for new Nisa Local in Bolton to open after the owners were handed the keys to the property to carry out a full re-fit.

And, the transformation was so complete, converting a traditional local shop into a contemporary and welcoming venue with a vast food to go offer, increased fresh produce range and even a dining-in area.


The re-fit over the course of 10 days saw the store on Bury Road stripped back to an empty shell with only the flooring left in place. Ceilings, lighting, chillers and shelving were removed, and new fixtures and fittings installed to give the store a warm and modern look and feel.

“It looks fantastic now and the changes have made a massive difference. Our regular shoppers absolutely love it and are amazed when they first come in,” commented Michael Atherden, store manager.

The 3,000 sq. ft store is situated on a main road in a built up location and benefits from both regular foot traffic as well as a transient market which is helped by the 13 car parking spaces at the front of the store.

The range was also given a complete overhaul that has seen the space given to grocery, magazines and sweets slashed to create room for the bank of new food to go services including Tango Ice Blast, f’real, Rollover hotdogs, Chicago Town pizzas and a fresh orange juicer.

“All the new food to go options have been a real draw and we now have got a whole new set of customers with school children coming in on their way home to buy the Tango Ice Blast and f’real,” Atherden added.

Along with the machines, the store offers a solution for both hot breakfast and lunchtime meals with plans underway to add in an evening meal solution such as rice and curry. A sit-in option will be available once COVID-19 restrictions are removed.

The store worked with Jordan’s shop fitters, supported by the Nisa team, to complete the work in time for a soft launch.

“Weekly sales are strong and we expect them to keep growing as we continue to tweak the range and respond to what our customers want,” Atherden said.

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