Salford store plays music to boost evening business

The Adelphi store is in a purpose-built shop beneath several floors of flats.

Owner Tassadiq Imran says that the 1,800 sq ft shop really comes to life when the working day ends.

He said: “We see the most shoppers in the store between 5pm and 10pm. It gets really busy and when they come in, they like to have a dance, so we have music on and our customers make the most of the time they are in here.”

Imran previously managed forecourt stores but this is the first shop he has owned himself.

He said: “I try to get to know my customers and they know me; they come in and ask if I am okay.

“I really enjoy running the store. It is very rewarding; you get out what you put in.”

The store has an extensive food to go offer with Fwip, Costa Coffee, Tango Ice Blast and iSqueeze orange juice along with hot bakes from Cuisine de France and packed sandwiches, pasta, and fruit pots.