STORE PROFILE | Coldean, Brighton
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FAMILY AFFAIR: Manish and Raj Suchak.
Store CV:
Name: Coldean Convenience 02 Retailer: Manish Suchak Size: 1,000sq ft Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6am10pm Sat-Sun 7am-10pm Services: Deliveroo, Free ATM, Lotto Staff: 6 Key categories: Alcohol, Vape, Refresh
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f it’s not broke don’t fix it,” is not a saying commonly heard in the Suchak household and certainly not around the family business – a 1,000sq ft Premier store in village of Coldean near Brighton. The business, which was originally established by owner Manish, a former pharmacist, and his brothers, has been pumped with a near continuous programme of investment and innovation since it first opened back in 1986. Back then it was a small “Post Office and sweet shop” while Manish ran the pharmacy in the unit immediately next door. The
EVOLUTION: The store has evolved and grown over the years.
subsequent years have seen the business change almost beyond recognition thanks to a steady stream of expansions, refits and makeovers, including a significant change back in 1990, when Manish’s purchase of a third unit enabled the family to create a far larger convenience store and in-store pharmacy. Further refits ensued, including the adoption of the Premier fascia in the early 2000s. Then in 2018, and following Manish’s retirement as a pharmacist, yet another build ensued which saw Manish and his son Raj create the 1,000sq ft dedicated convenience space currently trading today.
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