SUSTAINABILITY
GREEN ROUND-UP ZERO WASTE
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COMMUNITY STORE TARGETS ZERO WASTE
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family of experienced London local retailers are playing their part in sustainability and zero waste with the addition of a refill station in their newly fitted Nisa store in Edgware. LA Foods, operated by the Hussain family, recently launched its 12th store in 3,000sq ft premises, converting a run-down vacant unit in the middle of a parade of shops. The family has installed a zero-waste refill station, a
first for them and a concept that is also new to the people living locally. Haroon Hussain said: “The store as a whole is a slow burner, and sales will grow steadily over time. We have a great range and are offering shoppers everything they need as well as a few new ideas for them to try.” With a strong focus on fresh and chilled, the retailers decided the refill station complemented their offer and acts as a real point of difference.
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The refill station currently offers foodstuffs including nuts, grains, seeds and cereal; shoppers have already been enquiring about other lines such as cleaning products. “It seems to be a big hit and is certainly a talking point,” says Haroon. “It is perhaps a bit of an unusual concept for the type of demographic we’re serving but I think once our customers get used to the idea it will really take off.”
