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Nisa Unveils New Format For Smaller Stores

Nisa has officially unveiled its new ‘Express’ store concept at its virtual trade show taking place today and tomorrow.

Catering for retailers operating in more compact spaces, the design for stores up to 1,000 sq. ft. has been developed with three different format options – food centric, forecourt and essentials. Nisa highlighted that each design differs to meet the demands of the shopper with format and range tailored for the specific market.

The food centric option is the focus of the store being exhibited via a virtual tour facility at the Nisa Expo and offers a premium provision based around the on-the-go and meal for tonight customer. The proposition is said to be designed to service the cash rich, time poor consumer, living predominantly in a city centre location where shoppers want to be “wowed and inspired when entering a store”.

The food centric format offers an enhanced food-to-go offering, a premium coffee offer, a fresh focus complemented by the latest vending machine offers, a seating area, and an on-trend category offering.

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Meanwhile, the essentials version of Nisa Express will aim to serve the needs of the average below 1,000 sq. ft. store, largely based in neighbourhood environments. This format is said to ensure all the requirements of the small store are maximised to their potential including a generous chilled range, BWS, a focus on value, and other services such as Post Office to drive footfall.

And in the forecourt sector, the concept store combines the “current market trends with where the market is heading”.

Head of format at Nisa, Darren May, said: “Our new Nisa Express format is designed to meet the needs of Nisa partners who operate smaller stores but who want to ensure their business is contemporary, has the right look and feel and provides their customers with the best shopping environment.

“Importantly, we want to ensure all partners have access to a Nisa fascia and format that complements their individual offering and location and we believe this is achievable with the Nisa Express format.”

NAM Implications:
  • An opportunity to optimise local needs…
  • …from minimum retail space.
  • A no-brainer…