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Case Study: B&Q Plant Installation

Summary

B&Q wanted to refresh their houseplants range as their current fixtures were old and uninspiring and stores were improvising using bricks and planks to merchandise the varying plant types and sizes. B&Q reached out to Bluestones One requesting Installation support to deliver a refit programme across 140 stores. Fitting new gondolas, installing a new plan and merchandising new and existing products.

Challenges

In all stores, the houseplants section is located in a prime position, either at the front of the store or often close to checkouts, entrances or high customer footfall areas. The team needed to work quickly, efficiently and safely to ensure the installation was smooth and customer disruption was kept to a minimum.

Results

12 teams successfully implemented the refit programme in all 140 stores over a 5-week period with no aborts. B&Q teams passed on a number of messages of praise from store managers and senior leaders to the teams for both their outstanding professionalism and delivery of the project.

Employee Awards 2021

Every year we aim to recognise and reward the individuals in our teams who have gone above and beyond while embodying our company values. Without further ado, here are the 2021 winners! New Employee of the Year Award  For surpassing expectations of a new starter, always turns up for work and receives good feedback.Winner – Clinton BruceShortlisted nominations – Gary Christer, Saffron Day, and Michael Saunders Directors Award  Identified as an integral person within our business who has worked to a consistently high standard throughout the year.Winner – Luke RandleShortlisted nominations – Gary Christer and Jason Crawley Effective Communication Award  Communicates effectively with Bluestones Management, Resource and Field Teams as well as with the customerWinner – Angie LittleShortlisted nominations – Neil Warin, Ronnie Zvejnieks, Luke Randle, Brian Gudgin, and Jason Crawley Commitment Award  Consistently shows a high level of commitment and the level of commitment regardless of the situation has never faulted.Winner – Neil WarinShortlisted nominations – Steve Kershaw, Evrod Jackson, Luke Randle, and Nigel Bew Above and Beyond Award  Dedicated to getting the job done and always goes the extra mile to achieve great results.Winner – Mike WebbShortlisted nominations – Ronnie Zvejnieks, Luke Randle, Gary Christer, and Michael Saunders Leadership Award  Leads by example and represents the Bluestones One brand in a positive way

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Case study: George Clothing at Asda

Bluestones One was honoured to have been awarded a contract by George Clothing as the sole supplier for the extensive implementation of RFID Tagging across 459 Asda Superstores and Asda Living stores throughout the United Kingdom.

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