The Amipara family has opened a new 1,400 sq.ft. Nisa Local in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex.
It marks the latest addition to their growing retail estate and significant investment in the local comunnity, said Co-op Wholesale.
Located in a densely populated residential area, the site was formerly Corkscrew Convenience Store. Following a full transformation, the new store was rebuilt from the ground up with builders installing steel beams, new flooring and ceilings, before a full fit-out by Activ Projects.
The new store mirrors the successful model implemented by the family at their flagship site near London’s ExCel Arena, which saw sales more than double after a major refit in 2023.
It boasts a food-to-go range featuring Country Choice and Rollover Hot Dogs and a “value-driven grocery offer” with Co-op’s own brand lines.
“This will be a proper mini supermarket,” said Manav Amipara. “We’re putting everything into this store – it’s brand new from top to bottom.”
Praful Amipara said: “It’s a local store for a local community, with a strong focus on food to go, top-up shopping, and essentials. We’re also adding services like Evri parcel delivery, which I know will be a big help to local residents.”
To celebrate the opening of the new store, the family hosted a launch day featuring a raffle with top prizes including an iPhone, TV and AirPods.
Harsh Amipara commented: “Initially, I wasn’t sure about the site, but after speaking to the Co-op Wholesale team and reviewing the area properly, I could see the potential. It’s a great location in a residential zone, with schools nearby and high footfall. I’m really excited to bring this new store to life.”
Taranjit Singh Dhillon, head of retail at Co-op Wholesale, said: “We’re thrilled to support Harsh with his latest store. His passion for retail, focus on innovation and community commitment are clear, and this new site is set to be a fantastic addition to Stanford-le-Hope.”
The store will support local causes via Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity, with funds pledged to nearby schools and community groups.
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