Convenience store group partners with industry heavyweight

Mital Morar

Manchester-based Store Retail Group (SRG) has secured a long-term trading partnership with Costcutter Supermarkets Group.

SRG currently operates six stores across the Manchester region.

The group, led by Mital Morar, agreed terms and commenced trading with Costcutter earlier this month.

The partnership will see Costcutter work alongside Mital to provide expertise and support to further develop his retail business, as well as central and direct to store supply for the group’s stores which include the General Store and Foodhall brands.

Plans are already under way to expand the partnership with the potential for more sites to be brought onboard under the agreement before the end of 2020 and into 2021.

SRG founder, Mital Morar, said: “I’m very pleased to be aligning my business with CSG.

“I’ve been particularly impressed with their partnership approach to business development and the wealth of expertise they can bring to our group.

“My team and I are excited for the future of our partnership and to already be working collaboratively on a number of new opportunities.”

Jamie Davison, business development director at York-based CSG, said: “SRG is a progressive and well-respected group and we are delighted to announce this new partnership.

“Partnering with Mital and his team is testament to our leading offer and levels of support which will enable SRG to respond to, and thrive in, today’s challenging market.

“We are looking forward to supporting them as they further develop and expand their unique retail offering.”

CSG helps independent retailers run their stores and grow their business by providing a complete package that includes significant buying power, marketing, retail expertise, technology and support wherever needed.

Its commitment is to help independent retailers thrive, operating under brands such as Costcutter, Mace, SuperShop, Simply Fresh and kwiksave.

Founded in 1986 as a small family-owned business, CSG has grown from seven stores to 1,776 in a little over 30 years, employing more than 600 people and with a turnover of around £500m. It is part of the Liverpool-based Bibby Line Group.

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