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Summary

Bluestones One were proud to be part of opening a new Local store in Westminster Paddington station, this 1.8k sqft store strategically supports a new major mixed-use development adjacent to Paddington main station. Bluestones One supplied a skilled team to complete ticket preparation, dress all fixtures to planograms and replenish the store within a 6 day window.

Working in partnership with shopfitters, project and store managers to ensure all aspects were delivered.

Challenges

This new local store wasn’t without its challenges with internet issues from day 1 causing some hurdles the teams had to overcome to ensure the project remained on track. Bluestones One worked with the wider project team, all exhibiting the dedication needed to accomplish the goal to launch the store on time.

Results

The store was completed and opened on time, all merchandising completed to a good standard, working alongside store colleagues, shop fitters and the project management team to ensure smooth handover to the store manager for opening on schedule.

Bluestones One received very positive feedback from the customer for the delivery and support given in this store.

Get in touch

For more information about the comprehensive range of services offered by Bluestones One, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

Meet the team: Gary Lowe

Meet Gary Lowe, Operations Director

How did your journey at Bluestones One begin and what has it been like since?I was lucky enough to be one the first to join Bluestones One and since joining the business we have grown significantly, we are now a strong business with a great reputation for being customer and people focused. Why do you enjoy about working in this industry?Everything! From interacting with customers to visiting stores and meeting the teams that do the hard work at the shelf edge. I have some great relationships with customers and our field teams which we have built over time. Every day is both challenging and rewarding and I can’t imagine ever working in any other industry than this one. What is your proudest professional moment?It is really difficult to pick just one moment as there have been many in my career. But if I had to pick one, it would have to be when we won ‘Best New Business’ at the Bluestones Investment Group Awards. To share this accolade with my fellow Directors made me very proud indeed. What are your values as a leader?I have 3 values I tried abide by in everything I do: 1. Lead by example. 2.

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