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Case Study

Summary

AS Watson, the owners of Savers and Superdrug Health and Beauty Stores, have had a busy 2022 with their new store and refit programme.

Bluestones One were extremely happy to be asked to support them by supplying experienced teams into each store to manage the store teams and contractors. The teams ensured that the execution and delivery runs as smoothly as possible, which all resulted in a successful opening.

Challenges

The daily challenge was to ensure that all contractors, store support and store staff were all aligned. Everyone worked to a tight schedule and had daily tasks of shifting, rebuilding, and replacing store fixture and fittings, including the de-merchandising and re-merchandising of stock. This was achieved by everyone working as a team, good communication and having the right skill set.

Our Merchandising Managers go through an extensive training programme working in-store alongside AS Watson Project Managers and Store Support to gain the skills and experience that are needed to be able to run their own projects.

Results

Fabulous refits were delivered on time, complete with a new look and feel. We were proud to leave with one very happy customer and the team having great satisfaction that they had made this happen before moving on to their next 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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