Symbol Groups: Nisa

Ascona converts Nisa Local store to new Express format

The forecourt site has been entirely overhauled with new flooring, ceiling and lighting.

A Nisa Local store in Chard, Somerset, has been converted to the symbol group’s new Nisa Express format in a bid to better cater to local needs and attract new shoppers.

Owned by the Ascona Group, the forecourt site has been entirely overhauled to include a fresh new range and more chilled snacking options – in line with local requirements.

A new Tchibo Coffee machine and food-to-go area has also been installed, including a bay dedicated to cereal and protein bars; a hot tower, to enhance the range already offered; and a slush machine.

Interior works include new flooring, ceiling, and lighting throughout the shopfloor space along with extra shelving to increase capacity.

Commenting on the fascia change and internal works, Nisa Store Development Manager Chris Yates said: “We worked with the team at Ascona to really bring this site up to date with the look and feel as well as the range to ensure it suited the site and its customer base as well as entice new customers in.”

The Ascona Group currently operates 45 Nisa fascia stores, with further conversions to the Express format planned for this year.

Launched in October 2020, the new Express format was designed to cater for retailers operating in more compact spaces.

The design is intended for stores that are up to 1,000sq ft in size. It offers three different format options: food centric, forecourt and essentials, with each design differing to cater for specific local demands.