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Summary

Bluestones One’s merchandising division is proud to have supported The Works across the New Store & Refit programme to deliver merchandising activity on time and on budget. We have worked closely with The Works senior team to ensure that our teams understand the unique ways of working associated with such a retailer and are continuing to invest in order to support the delivery of this activity.

Challenges

The Works had trialled competitors previously and wanted to ensure that we grasped the unique nature of their business, the standards expected and the volume of growth they deliver every year. We also applied our own knowledge and best practices to ensure that we were the supplier that went beyond those initial trial stores.

We had to ensure our teams were carefully selected and trained before we delivered our first store. We then had to ensure we took all of the appropriate steps in order to develop our teams for the challenges that lie ahead with this fast-paced retailer.

Results

Our merchandising division has continued to be awarded further stores. Whilst we recognise that we are only as good as our last project, we believe that the foundations are in place for a long-standing and successful working relationship with The Works.

Meet the team: Brian Gudgin

Meet Brian Gudgin: Team Leader

Tell us about your role at Bluestones OneI’m a Team Leader. How would you normally start your day at work?Before I start work, I arrive early to check what needs be done and set the team up for the day. What does a typical day at work look like for you?Profiling bays, merchandising, and making sure the team work correctly. What do you enjoy?I enjoy working with a variety of people and contracts. What’s the best thing about working at Bluestones One?I enjoy that the job keeps me busy and the team always help sort out any problems that occur.

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