Nisa has achieved a notable 30% increase in sales from its forecourt retailers from 2019 to 2022.
- This sales growth results from strategic investments in pricing and expanding operations, including launching 310 new stores.
- A significant partnership was formed with the Ascona Group, adding 62 forecourts to Nisa’s network, and MPK Garages’ stores will soon boast Co-op branding.
- Victoria Lockie, Nisa’s head of retail, hails the growth as a testament to the hard work of the team and appealing product offerings.
- Nisa’s growth is further supported by its strong relationship with forecourt operators and notable gains in holiday park convenience stores.
Nisa has experienced a significant boost in sales from its forecourt retailers, with a near 30% increase recorded between 2019 and 2022. This success is attributed to strategic investments in pricing, the expansion of operations, and the opening of 310 new stores during this period.
A pivotal agreement with the Ascona Group in 2020 incorporated 62 additional forecourts into Nisa’s operations. Furthermore, the MPK Garages chain, with its 28 stores, is set to adopt Co-op branded fascia alongside the independent ‘Pop-In Daily’ brand, enhancing the company’s market presence.
Victoria Lockie, Head of Retail at Nisa, expressed her optimism regarding the growth in forecourt sales, noting the remarkable efforts of their teams and operators. She stated, ‘The growth we are seeing at the moment in our forecourt stores is tremendous and really encouraging.’ This underscores the collaborative effort between Nisa and its forecourt partners to present high-quality products and services.
The selection of chilled, food-to-go, and Co-op own-brand products in the stores has led to an average weekly sales growth of 23% over the past four years. Lockie emphasises the strength of Nisa’s long-standing relationships with many forecourt operators and the attractiveness of the Co-op own brand as a key factor in this success.
In addition to forecourt sales, Nisa has seen a consistent growth trajectory within its holiday park convenience store portfolio. Its collaboration with Bourne Leisure, Haven Holidays’ parent company, has expanded, with 177 holiday park convenience stores supplied across the UK. This year has marked a high point in new store recruitment post-pandemic, with 12 new stores joining.
Nisa’s comprehensive strategy has resulted in marked growth and strengthened market position through strategic partnerships and effective product offerings.
