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Longstanding Nisa partner retires The changes – particularly in fresh and chilled – are based on advanced data analysis.
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aylor’s of Tickhill, a family-run grocery store that has been part of its Doncaster community since the end of the Second World War, has been sold as the owners retire. The store has seen three generations take the reins since 1946, growing from a small off-licence and food store to the much larger grocery shop it is today, specialising in fine wines and cheeses. The store – run by husband and wife Chris and Julie Taylor – has pioneered numerous initiatives over the years, getting involved in various trials and working groups during their time as a longstanding Nisa partner. Chris, who was part of Nisa’s IT development committee, helped to develop
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solutions to support fellow retailers. His store was the first to take Nisa’s Evolution Epos system, as well as trialling the order capture system and electronic delivery notes. Chris also joined Nisa’s National Retail Council in 2006 and served as chairman before joining the advisory committee for independent and specialist fascia stores in 2014.
He said: “I’ve always found collaborating with other retailers to be really valuable and these meetings were a superb melting pot of ideas.” Chris has also been a big supporter of Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity too, sitting on the board of trustees for the past six years. The store has supported good causes with around £18,000 in donations via the charity. The store will remain trading with Nisa under its new management. “I have so many really happy memories of my time in retail. Overall, I think if you can give people a positive experience in your shop and they leave with a smile, you’re doing something right,” Chris concluded.
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