Peterborough food store operator creates 15 jobs with transformation of derelict pub

A Peterborough businessman is converting a derelict pub into a convenience store creating 15 jobs.
The new Nisa store under construction.The new Nisa store under construction.
The new Nisa store under construction.

Siva Thievanayagam has just bought the former Northfields pub in Stamford which has been standing derelict for five years.

He is transforming the premises into a 3,000 sq ft Nisa Local store which is due to start trading at the end of October and will employ up to 15 staff.

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Mr Thievanayagam, who runs a number of other convenience stores in and around Peterborough, bought the site in January.

He said: “We’ve worked really hard on the plans for this store.

“I really want people to walk in and get a good first impression as soon as they enter with a real wow factor.

“I want the store to have a modern feel but one that is different and unique and that the store is a place where shoppers enjoy their experience.

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He added: “We are situated in the middle of a large residential area and have a college directly across the road and so we plan to become an important part of the community, employing local people, serving the local area, working with them and supporting them with local causes.

“I have lots of ideas about how we will get involved and I’m looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming our shoppers.”

Mr Thievanayagam also runs stores in Stilton, Stanground, Belsize Avenue, Peterborough, Fletton, Orton Malborne and St Neots.

Victoria Lockie, head of key accounts at Nisa, said: “Siva’s latest project is so exciting, and shoppers are truly going to be blown away when they see what it has to offer.

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“The Nisa team has worked really closely with Siva to help bring the store concept to fruition and I have no doubt that local shoppers will be absolutely delighted when the store opens.”

The new store has been fitted out with the latest flooring, lighting, shelving and refrigeration, two self-scan checkouts and 45 metres of chilled bays as well as a deli counter, hot and cold food-to-go.