Nisa Store Opening

Experienced retailer wades into Watford

Retailer Kay Parekh opens a Nisa Express in Watford, Hertfordshire, after years running two M&S Food stores in London.

Experienced retailer Kay Parekh has taken his first step into independent convenience with the purchase of a high street unit in Watford.

Parekh successfully ran two Marks and Spencer Food stores in London for a number of years and has now ventured into his own business with the launch of a 600sq ft Nisa Express.

Taking on the empty site in January this year, he has worked with the team to fit it out to the latest Evolution specification.

Parekh said: “Being new to independent retail I have really valued the hands-on support I have received from the Nisa team. Nisa was recommended to me, and I have been really pleased with the help I have had as well as the range I have access to.”

The compact store, which has a focus on fresh and chilled, has a bank of Arneg energy-efficient chillers stretching along one wall with a wide choice of chilled snacks and drinks and meal solutions along with everyday dairy products. A second run of chill is located on the opposite wall of the store for alcohol.

In addition, a food-to-go area offers a choice of snacks and drinks, including Skwishee, Fwip ice cream, and Tchibo coffee. Parekh added: “The store is looking very positive and has started better than I expected and so I will look to build on that initial success over the coming months.

“We are talking to our customers and asking them what they want and what they are looking for from us and we will support them.” The retailer already has ambitious plans to launch further stores over the coming year. “I am looking to keep improving the sales here and then I would like to expand and open and add another four or five stores with Nisa,” he said.