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Summary

Bluestones One were proud to support Asda when they confirmed the exit of their old in bay Cake Shop stand. Bluestones One were asked to execute this project from start to finish by coordinating the fixture order and delivery, providing an engagement brief, execution in store and finally removal and recycling of all waste and old equipment. Working in partnership with the fixture suppliers and Asda distribution centres Bluestones arranged exact equipment dates, communicated and briefed to stores what they were required to prepare and then installed the new equipment the next night.

Challenges

Bluestones One worked closely with both the equipment suppliers and Asda distribution centres and communicated to every store creating a roll out plan and programme that ensured the equipment was delivered on time, the stock removed ahead and the new equipment installed the next evening. Co ordinating the install around every stores operational hours to avoid any overtime requirements minimised store disruption and reduced any impact to sales.

Results

The project was completed on time and within budget and all merchandising, racking and equipment returned back to standard.

Bluestones One received positive feedback from the customer and as a result further orders have now been placed.

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

In memory of Harry Stringer

In memory of Harry Stringer

In loving memory of Harry Stringer On Monday the 7th March 2022, we lost one of our most loved site supervisors. Harry passed away suddenly after suffering a heart attack 1 week prior to his passing. Harry was a much loved and well respected mentor and friend in the retail merchandising world and in particular the D.I.Y sector. Harry made his debut in the retail industry working for Homebase in 1987 where he served for 20 years in roles such as Store Manager and in the later part of his Homebase career in the Store Format team. Harry then moved on to work for several Merchandising and Installation companies completing roles mainly working on Format Projects for B&Q. Harry was versatile and would do whatever role was required of him whether it be Site Supervisor, Retail Change Partner, Siers Supervisor or Team Leader. Over the last 12 years Harry worked for Dee Set and most recently Bluestones One. He will be sadly missed and we send our condolences to all of Harry’s family and friends. RIP Harry. Here’s what Bluestones One Director, Gary Lowe had to say shortly after Harry’s passing: “We are all shocked and devastated by the sad

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