A newly opened Nisa Local in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is already proving a hit with local residents thanks to a strong product mix, standout chilled offering and its very own in-store Beer Cave.
Owned and operated by experienced retailer Haydar Arslan, the store was recently opened following a significant six-month project to secure the site. It marks Haydar’s first franchise convenience store, having previously run larger international food centres for over 20 years.
The new store offers a strong Co-op own brand range, alongside a broad selection of chilled and frozen lines, with an emphasis on core essentials, meal solutions and meal deals. Early trading figures have shown positive momentum, with weekly turnover steadily increasing as the store becomes more established.
Haydar said: “We’ve got a bit of everything – core range, fresh, frozen and meal deals too. Our sandwich and frozen meal deals are already proving popular. It’s a residential area and people are really starting to enjoy what we offer.”
The standout feature has to be the store’s dedicated walk-in Beer Cave (below), which offers a premium chilled alcohol experience that sets it apart from other local retailers.
Looking ahead, Haydar is also keen to get involved in local community initiatives through Nisa’s charity partner model, Making a Difference Locally (MADL). He plans to support local causes once trading has stabilised, saying: “Giving back is important to me - once the balance picks up, I’ll look to donate to local charities.”
Haydar sees the Potters Bar store as a chance to go his own way. “This is my first time running a store like this. It’s a new chapter – one that gives me more time with my family while doing something I love.”
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