Budgens Southwater shop owner Alpesh Shingadia honored with Next Gen Award in The Asian Trader Awards 2019. The shop is situated in Housing Estate, UK.

Alpesh Shingadia says the  qualities and achievements that make you the Asian Trader of the Year. Entrepreneurial – The second generation in an established family business, he  has refreshed and optimised the store, generating strong sales growth despite increased local competition. Innovative & responsive – He has  introduced profitable new ranges and services, constantly improving our offer and customer service. Community engaged– The team support various community groups and have strong partnerships with two local schools, providing sponsorship and healthy food for events and initiatives. Staff focused – The team restructured store roles to give staff enhanced responsibility and fulfilment, creating a more engaged, productive team Entrepreneurial – The second generation in an established family business, He has  refreshed and optimised the store, generating strong sales growth despite increased local competition. Innovative & responsive – He has  introduced profitable new ranges and services, constantly improving our offer and customer service. Community engaged– The team support various community groups and have strong partnerships with two local schools, providing sponsorship and healthy food for events and initiatives. Staff focused – The team restructured store roles to give staff enhanced responsibility and fulfilment, creating a more engaged, productive team. He describes Describe how their  product offering and say why it beats your competitors.

From value grocery staples to freshly-made sandwiches, we cater to a huge range of needs. We’ve greatly expanded chilled fresh, serve hot breakfasts and snacks, grown our food on the go and in store bakery offers, and added Cook premium frozen meals. Responsive to trends and customer feedback, they have increased vegan and gluten-free, and widened the range of local artisan foods, tailoring our offer to customers’ needs with flexibility the multiples can’t match. By adding to our services, with Post Office, ATM, and newspaper deliveries, they have become a destination store in our village.

About The Asian Traders Awards

Every year, the awards gather the key players and stakeholders across the grocery sector to recognise and reward the cream of the crop from convenience retailing. On the evening, leading politicians mix with captains of industry to herald independent retailers, convenience store and symbol operators, shopkeepers, off-license owners and newsagents from across the UK.