A new Nisa Local store has opened its doors in Stoke-on-Trent, led by experienced retailer Waran Theepan, marking his fifth store in his two-decade career and his second Nisa fascia store.
The Sneyd Green store, previously a Co-op, underwent a swift transformation after Waran took over in early July. With support from Nisa, Waran successfully opened the store to the public by mid-August, maintaining much of the original layout while preparing to introduce new services and product lines in the coming weeks.
The new Nisa store continues to offer a broad selection of Co-op own-brand products, which have already proven popular with local shoppers. In addition, Waran is introducing new features such as a fresh bakery section, an ATM, and a food-to-go area. The store will also carry a range of affordable options, including Nisa’s "Honest Value" range, which caters to customers seeking high-quality products at competitive prices.
Waran is focused on enhancing the customer experience, with future plans to introduce a coffee machine and expand the fresh food range.
Despite some services still awaiting installation, Waran and his team decided to open the store to ensure the local community could benefit from its offerings as soon as possible.
Waran Theepan said: "We’re excited to get up and running so quickly thanks to Nisa’s support. We’ve kept the store’s core plan intact for now but have plans to bring in fresh offerings to better serve our customers. We’ve still got a few things to finalise, like the bakery and coffee machine, but we didn’t want to keep the doors closed any longer. Our goal is to provide a variety of products to meet the diverse needs of the community while ensuring great value."
With a focus on customer satisfaction, Waran plans to continue refining the store’s product range and services, keeping local preferences and trends in mind. Working with Nisa, alongside Co-op’s strong own brand offering, ensures that the new store is well-positioned to meet the needs of Stoke’s residents.
