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Board Events
Budgens
Mr. Stewart Gilliland, Mr. Mohan Palanisamy (Director of Samy Groups), Mr. John Allan (Chairperson Tesco), Ms. Allison Platt, Mr. Byron Grote, and Mr. Stewart Fenn had a fantastic time and talked about business expansion (Booker Sales Director) (Left to Right)
Yardley Morrisons Daily
Published: 7th February 2025 By: David Harris | Featured in Industry News Source: talkingretail.com
Samy Group, an independent retailer, has opened a new Morrisons Daily store in Yardley, Birmingham on Wednesday, 5th February 2025. In the same week, the group also launched two additional stores in Kettering and Stafford, bringing the total number of Morrisons Daily locations operated by the group to over 30. The newly opened 3,000 sq ft store in Yardley offers a core convenience range, fresh food-to-go, and select products from Morrisons Market Street fresh food offering.
Budgens 150 Years
By David Shrimpton in Special Reports 5th September 2022 - Talking Retail
Budgens, originally founded by John Budgen in 1872 in Ealing, west London, has built a reputation over the past two decades for its upmarket, fresh-led stores—often described as “the Waitrose of convenience.” So, it might come as a surprise to find a former Co-op in the mixed-affluence suburb of Rowley Regis, Birmingham, now trading under the Budgens fascia.
Budgens 150 Years
By David Shrimpton in Special Reports 5th September 2022 - Talking Retail
Budgens, known for its upmarket, fresh-led stores often dubbed “the Waitrose of convenience,” now surprises shoppers with a more value-focused approach in Rowley Regis, Birmingham. The 24-hour store, formerly a Co-op and now under entrepreneur Mohan Samy, is under 3,000 sq ft and emphasizes affordability with bold special offers, £5 meal deals, £1 confectionery, and Tesco’s Jack’s discount range—marking a clear shift from Budgens’ traditional image.
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Retail Partners
Samy Group Impresses Tesco and Booker Boards During Store Visit
It was a great opportunity to not only showcase our store but discuss business expansion & the current challenges & opportunities for independent retailers with the main boards of Tesco and Booker Retail Partners. The ‘cherry on the cake’ for the Samy Team was the positive feedback regarding the store’s standards, its presentation and range from both Boards which is fantastic to hear and great motivation for all our teams that the business is on a positive trajectory
Mohan Periyasamy
Aerodrome BP MFG
Mohan Periyasamy began his journey as an entrepreneur in 2009 with the establishment of Mohan Services. The business was launched at the Aerodrome BP Garage in Duxford (Contract Manager in MFG), where he continues to actively work and contribute to the day-to-day operations. Mohan's dedication and long-standing presence at the same location reflect his commitment to service and the local community.
