Largest independent supermarket opens

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The largest independent supermarket in NZ has opened in Hamilton. Started by an Indian man who had only $2000 to his name when he arrived here from India.



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The new supermarket, a concerted initiative between the building’s owner John Sinclair and Thakkar, will offer everything from deli, meat, produce, grocery, and other essentials.
But the grocers will personally be procuring the supplies and stocking as it is an independent store.
“If you go through a franchisee with certain groups like Progressive (Enterprises) or Foodstuffs, we get stocks directly supplied through them.
“But now, being independent, we have to organise the supply.”
However, it also meant more varietyfor customers as they were not tied to one supplier.
“There are so many different ranges of product which is not available in the supermarket that we're going to introduce in our store.”
The supermarket was tailored to “cover the requirements” of Nawton residents, Thakkar said.
“But gradually, once people start buying, we’ll get a better idea of what more is needed here.