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Case Study: Homebase

Summary

As a new supplier to Homebase our first projects to be allocated were the Storage & More concept in to Harrogate and Leeds. The requirement was to supply a Project Manager and a team of Gondola Installers with joinery capabilities and Merchandisers over a 5 day period to create an area in the store for the implementation of the Storage & More area.

Challenges

The main challenge faced during this project was creating the initial space, which meant that a number of categories including Cleaning and existing Storage had to be de-stocked and temporarily located in order to do this. Additionally, the Bluestones team had to ensure that the project was planned and implemented safely and considerately as the stores were still trading during this period.

Results

We achieved the project within the 5 day allocated period and delivered to a great standard. Homebase comments were: “The teams were fantastic, always came with solutions to a problem and they are an asset to Bluestones One.”

Pictures show before and in the latter stages of the project.

Meet the team: Ashley Jewitt

Meet Ashley Jewitt: Commercial Director

How did your journey at Bluestones One begin and what has it been like since?I joined Bluestones One in March 2018 after meeting with all the key stakeholders within the Group. It felt right and we were very much aligned in terms of how we wanted to approach building the business. Having the support network available, whilst having full rein to run our business, has been the reason why we have achieved what we have today and a testament to all involved. What do you enjoy about working in this industry?I like to be busy and working in our industry it is certainly that! There are always new challenges to overcome which is a big strength of ours and very rewarding when we deliver for our customers. We are always pushing ourselves with ideas and initiatives to maximise our service offering and lead the business to the next stage of the journey, which is very exciting to be a part of. What is your proudest professional moment?I have had some very proud moments throughout my career, but the proudest moment for me would be winning the most profitable business within the Group within a 3-year period of setting the business

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