How to open your grocery store

Grocery stores, as a rule, open within walking distance from a group of residential buildings. This creates convenience for tenants who can “run” for the necessary products on the way home from work. But in order to gain an attractive image for buyers, it is necessary to observe a number of nuances.

Instruction manual

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A place for a store should be chosen away from supermarkets selling discounted goods in order to ensure competitiveness. In addition, it is necessary to observe sanitary standards, which also include the area of ​​the room. Storage space should be provided. The size of the sales area should be determined based on the patency of the intended location of the store.

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The equipment of the grocery store will have to be given special attention in terms of functionality, reliability, convenience and the future range. You will need food shelves, display cases, refrigerators, counters, cash registers (you need to register at the location of the store) and other specific equipment in accordance with the goods sold. If possible, provide at least part of the product with open access. Order a noticeable sign from afar, as well as a plate indicating the operating mode. It is worth taking care of the best option for guarding the store.

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Decide on the suppliers of the goods, negotiate with them the working conditions that are convenient for you, make sure that the company is reliable, in its ability to provide regular supplies and adjust the assortment if necessary. These criteria significantly affect the formation of the circle of regular customers who get used to the opportunity at any time to find a specific product in the store, without wasting time looking for it in other places.

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The staff of the grocery store consists of sellers, cashiers, cleaners, accountant, administrator. All employees must have medical books issued. It is advisable to hire sellers with experience. Be convinced of their ability to politely communicate with visitors, be helpful, pay attention to how neat the appearance is. Customers coming to your grocery store should want to come back here more than once.

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If the budget allows, you can organize a small celebration in honor of the opening of the store. Such an event will attract the attention of residents of the nearest houses, and the prepared small gifts, sweepstakes and discount coupons will form a positive image in the eyes of your potential buyers.