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Justin Whittaker Honored With Food To Go Retailer Award In The Asian Trader Awards 2019...

MJ’s Premier Store, situated in  Housing Estate, UK, owner Justin Whittaker honored with Food to go Retailer Award in the Asian Trader Awards 2019.

Justin Whittaker says “We identified that whilst our food-to-go offer was great for breakfast and dinner – from 4pm we were quiet. Yet takeaways are thriving in the evening. We were missing a trick. We also identified that we were missing ‘millennials’ from our customer base. So we introduced the desserts bar to complement the rest of our food-to-go offering by giving an offer for the evening trade and something that would appeal to the younger generation – waffles, crepes and premium ice cream! The desserts bar alone takes £4,000 a week with a profit margin of +50%. We’ve introduced exclusive offers, such as Waffle Wednesday (buy one get one free) or Monday 2 pizzas and Pepsi for £10. And we’ve developed an ordering app to maximise the appeal of the dessert bar, appeal to our younger more ‘tech-savvy’ younger generation and to future proof our business. Customers can click onto a Facebook post to ‘shop now’. We’re doing £1,500 business with the app and more importantly, it’s all on high profit lines. Add to that our food-to-go zone with coffee machine, doughnut rack, hot cabinet, noodle snacks, grab and go chiller, which includes sandwiches and meal deals. There’s something for everyone throughout the day. Evenings are now our busiest time of day for food to go! We already had a good broad food-to-go offering to cover most requirements for grab-and-go. Our food-to-go zone includes a coffee machine, doughnut rack, hot cabinet, noodle snacks, F’real milkshakes and a chiller (with sandwiches, crisps and soft drinks). Now that we’ve introduced the desserts bar we’ve got an offer that is really popular with the younger generation and also for evening trade. That’s what was missing before. The investment in the desserts bar was £80k. Payback was just 6 months.”

He says about the best-performing component of food-to-go. “This year, we’ve built a dessert bar! This has definitely proved to be the best performing component of our food to go offer. It cost £80k to install and payback has been just 6 months. Previously a large proportion of our business was driven through promotions, so our POR was just 19%. We reduced SKUs across the store to create space to build our ‘Just Desserts Co’ bar. It’s a vibrant pink – really distinct and completely different from the rest of the store. We sell a range of cream cakes, premium ice cream, crepes and waffles with a variety of toppings. The unit also houses a Chicago Town pizza station, milkshakes and a Tango ice blast with carbonated slush. The dessert bar is already taking £4,000/week and with +50% profit margins. Different daily offers include Waffle Wednesday (BOGOF), Pancake Tuesday (BOGOF) and Monday x2 pizzas and Pepsi for £10. Customers are quite happy to wait while their waffle is being created in-store! The teatime solution has always been a problem but with the dessert bar and pizza options we have now started to evolve into this market especially at the weekends”.

He describes about two key challenges facing Convenience and explain his plans for taking advantage of them. “Falling footfall (traditional services in decline ie news and mags, tobacco) and reduced margins (a store doing 19% gross profit cannot survive). Anything new coming into the store has to have a minimum of 30% POR tapping into the millenniums (who have never bought a newspaper or cigs in there life) ie Tango Ice Blast costs £1:10 selling at £5 also not leaving out the silver greys by doing great shop local deals ie local milk, bread and eggs again with some great margins. Also taking a great local shop with traditional values and putting it into the modern world with a great app connected to FB”.

He says three ways in which he have responded and retained footfall after a new discounter/supermarket opened in his catchment area. “1 We added a ‘Dessert Co’ dessert bar in vibrant pink – really distinct and completely different from the rest of the store. We sell a range of cream cakes, premium ice cream, crepes and waffles with a variety of toppings, creating a ‘store within a store’ effect to attract younger customers with different deals every day eg Waffle Wednesday to add interest 2 We developed an ordering app to maximise the appeal of the dessert bar. Customers click on a Facebook post to ‘shop now’ and place their order – for pick up or for delivery. We’re doing £1,500 business with the app. 3 We ensure that we’re active on social media. It’s the key tool that we use for promoting all our activities and for connecting with our customers and the community. For example, when we put Gordon’s pink gin on promotion at £12/bottle with a free glass and promoted it on Facebook the post reached 59,000 people and we sold £2,500 in one day. When all the banks in the area closed, we put in an ATM and posted ‘free cash, like and share’. It reached 129,000 people”.

Actress Samikssha Batnagar Bags Best Actress Award At 12th Global Film Festival Noida...

Bollywood actress Samikssha Batnagar bagged best actress award at 12th Global Film Festival Noida for critically acclaimed film Hamne Gandhi Ko Maar Diya. The Hindi movie produced and directed by Naeem A. Siddqui. It was released on 2 March 2018 all over India, this movie is inspired by non-violence movements taken by Mahatma Gandhi (Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi) during his struggle for Independent India from 1915 to 1947. The excitement and enthusiasm of young film makers from all over India and abroad created a new energy in the 12th Global Film Festival Noida at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City. The festival was inaugurated by Ambassador of Bosnia Mohammed Cengic, joint secretary of state committee of the Uzbekistan Tumurbek Anvabekov, Film Director Rahul Ravail, Film Director Ranjit Kapor, Writer & Dancer Raghunath Manet, Director Usha Deshpandey, TV Actress Samikssha Batnagar, Vivek Paul, Miss Ukraine Darina Gordienko, Mohamed Ali Rabbani & President Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah.

  

Samikssha Batnagar said, “I dedicate this award to all my fans who always supports me. I am glad to receive this award. I would like to thanks organizer of 12th Global Film Festival Noida for this appreciation.

23 Northeast Unsung Heroes Awarded in the Presence of Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra at Mumbai...

1st  Northeast Unsung Heroes Red Carpet social award 2019 was held in Mumbai .

This event was Hosted By FIND STUDIOZ in association  with SEIL . Mumbai  witnessed the biggest extravaganza of this year where around 23 Unsung Heroes of 8 states of North East India were recognized for their silent contribution to the society in the presence of  Shri. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra .

Founder Rebecca Changkija Sema and Co-Founder Shiraz Henry Started the journey in Nagaland,  followed by Sikkim in 2018 . “Journey from Nagaland,  Sikkim to Mumbai is not one man army show. Everybody  has contributed to make this event a fabulous success. 2018 April I had  announced in Sikkim to host this Program in Mumbai without any Plan. But  I knew God would guide us. I thank our almighty God for making this event successful. Irrespective of  Different  backgrounds, we are one here  to Celebrate the Mighty People, not all  Heroes wear Caps.  We are from the mountains and  beyond the mountains we dare to dream.”

The EVENT  Aims to  uplift the Northeast  Region by creating a positive eco system for its people .

              

  • CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION : Art and Culture, LITERATURE , Entrepreneur, Social and Entertainment

Mumbai is like a home and this place has given me many good things in Life ,  we are overwhelmed with love and support in Maharashtra.

We are thankful to Shri. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Hon’ble Governor of  Maharashtra  whose  presence has really boosted  our  confidence and energy  including  dinner at Raj Bhavan Mumbai for all the Awardees and organizing  team .

Co-organizer were  Mrs Sujata Pradhan , Mr. Pavi R. Shakya, Mrs. Jutika Mahanta, Ms. Ashibo Chishi Swu  and Ms. Ankita tiwari. This is a humble effort towards national integration and encouragement to the silent talents of North East. Mumbai will certainly encourage them further to keep doing the good work in future and encourage thousand others to opt for the same route.

UFO has given 70 Theaters PAN India to promote this event, the first of its kind so far from North East India.

Mumbai Dabbawala also supported this noble cause  and encouraged the Youth from North East India .

Grand Finale Sandy Joil Presents Mr And Miss Universe 2019 In Radisson Blue Kharadi Pune...

Grand finale of “Mr & Miss Universe 2019”, A Sandy Joil Presentation, took place recently in Radisson, Blue Kharadi, Pune. Shripal Jain is President, Co-powered by Samkit Engineer, event by All In One Ventures, Associate Partner Lookathnic.

Jury of the Evening were, Rakesh Sabharwal, Monica Shaikh, Prema Patil & Mikki Kumar.

Designer partner were, Sikha Singh, Kritika Das & Kunal Mundhe, Make-up partner Anjali Potdar, Event partner Nutan Vaichal Groomer & CMD Dreams Events & Productions, Khizar Hussain was Show Choreographer & Director.

Winner of this contest were Bhagyashree Tondlikar and Akshay Nayak. First runner up were Anusha Singh & Shiv Kumar, where as second runner up were Shivani Pardeshi & Lavesh Vyas.

      

सैंडी जोएल का “मिस्टर एव मिस यूनिवर्स २०१९”, का समारोह पुणे के रेडीसन ब्लू खराड़ी में सम्पन्न।

सैंडी जोएल की “मिस्टर एव मिस यूनिवर्स २०१९”, का समारोह पुणे के रेडीसन ब्लू खराड़ी में सम्पन्न हुआ। इस समारोह के अध्यक्ष श्रीपाल जैन थे, को-पावर समकित इंजीनियर द्वारा, इवेंट बाय आल इन वन वेंचर्स, व एसोसिएट पार्टनर लुकएथनिक।

ज्यूरी के सदस्यों में राकेश सभरवाल, मोनिका शेख, प्रेमा पाटिल व मिक्की कुमार थे।

डिज़ाइनर पार्टनर सीखा सिंह, कृतिका दास व कुणाल मुंढे थे, मेक अप अंजली पोतदार, इवेंट पार्टनर नूतन वैचल ग्रूमर एव सी एम डी ड्रीम्स इवेंट्स एंड प्रोडकशन्स थे, एव खिज़ार हुसैन शो के निर्देशक व कोरियोग्राफर थे।

शो के विजेता भाग्यश्री तोण्डलिकर व अक्षय नायक रहे, प्रथम रनर अप अनुषा सिंह व शिवकुमार रहे एवं द्वितीय रनर अप शिवानी परदेशी व लवेश व्यास रहे।




Saas Bahu Aur Devrani Stardom Awards 2019: Mohit Malik And Rubina Delaik Win Best Actor...

Mumbai, 7th November 2019: A grand celebration with some of the biggest stars of television, the first edition of News18 India’s Saas Bahu aur Devrani Stardom Awards was an evening high on glitz, glamour and entertainment. From star-studded red carpet appearances and stunning performances to notable winners, the awards emerged as the ultimate platform recognizing top talent of the television fraternity.

Commenting on the success of the awards, Mr. Mayank Jain, CEO, Hindi News Cluster, News18 Network said, “The awards were a huge endorsement of the power of the News18 India brand and the popularity of the Saas, Bahu aur Devrani show. The huge turnout of top celebrities was a clear testimony to the credibility of the awards, a quality that has come to be strongly associated with our brand. We hope to build on this success and make this the award by which quality of TV shows and artists’ performances get measured in the TV entertainment industry.”

Some of the industry’s favorite shows, characters and actors won the top honors including Mohit Malik, Rubina Delaik, Mohsin Khan & Shivangi Joshi. Popular shows such as Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain, Nimki Mukhiya, RadhaKrishn bagged top awards at the ceremony. Hina Khan was bestowed with Devrani Ki Super Didi and Kapil Sharma was recognized as Performer of the Year.

Hosts Paritosh Tripathi and Samarth Pathak kept the audience engaged throughout the event with their quirky acts.

The event witnessed the presence of industry’ most prominent celebrities such as Kapil Sharma, Shivangi Joshi, Shubhangi Atre, Randeep Rai, Karan Singh Grover, Surbhi Chandna, Shaheer Sheikh, Rhea Sharma, among many others.

The first edition of the Stardom Awards was truly a night to remember.  To experience all the excitement stay tuned to Saas Bahu aur Devrani on News18 India and follow #StardomAwards and #News18India for all the exclusive sneak peeks.

    

Winners of the Saas Bahu aur Devrani Stardom Awards are as follows:

  • Best Actor, Male: Mohit Malik for Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala
  • Best Actor, Female: Rubina Delaik for Shakti
  • Best Jodi in a Leading Role: Mohsin Khan & Shivangi Joshi for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
  • Best Actor, Male, Editors’ Choice: Randeep Rai for Ye Unn Dino Ki Baat Hai
  • Best Actor, Female, Editors’ Choice: Bhumika Gurung for Nimki Mukhiya
  • Best Actor in a Negative Role: Hina Khan & Mona Lisa for Kasauti Zindagi Kay & Nazar, respectively
  • Performer of the Year: Kapil Sharma
  • Best Actor in a Comic Role: Krushna Abhishek for The Kapil Sharma Show
  • Best Child Actor: Krish & Harshit for Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush
  • Devrani Ke Best Jodidaar (Most Popular Jodi): Mallika Singh & Sumedh Mudgalkar for Radhakrishn
  • Devrani Ki Sachchi Saheli (Most Popular Face): Shubhangi Atre for Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain
  • Best Gruhni Award: Kanika Mann for Guddan
  • Devrani Ki Super Didi (Most Accomplished Actor): Hina Khan
  • Devrani Ke Social Media Stars: Shaheer Sheikh and Rhea Sharma
  • Devrani Ke Best Devar (Best Debut, Male): Abrar Qazi
  • Devrani Ki Best Devrani (Best Debut, Female): Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia
  • Best Dance Show: Dance Deewane
  • Best Singing Show: Indian Idol
  • Achiever of the Year, Programming: Ashish Gowalikar, Head – Programming, Sony
  • Achiever of the Year, Communications: Sonia Huria, Head – Communications, Colors
  • Achiever of the Year, Producer: Rajan Sahi, Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
  • Achiever of the Year, Director: Sidharth Kr Tiwaray, RadhaKrishn

Dr Chatur Singh Khalsa – Founder Chairman Zen Asia Foundation with winners PRESTIGIOUS FACE OF THE YEAR...

AND DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019 HELD IN MUMBAI, POWERED BY SEEM BY SEEMA & AIFT FASHION DESIGNING
INSTITUTE. Zen Asia Foundation keeping its tradition alive for several years once again presented Face Of The Year & Designer Of The Year Award 2019, Powered by Seem by Seema & AIFT Fashion Designing Institue, The coveted event was staged at St. Andrews Auditorium at Bandra Mumbai on September 26th Thursday 2019. The show was organised by the Father of Zen Asia Foundation – Dr. Chatur Singh Khalsa.
Both the shows elevate the beauty and style bars high, with grand success of the show. Zen Asia organised event not only connected with fashion, beauty and womanhood, but also played a leading role in creating social impact while promoting Women Empowerment, Skill India, Make in India and Made for Indians. During the show, a perfect blend of fashion and culture depicted through nicely constructed
silhouettes and use of fabrics making world fashion come to our door steps. In fashion hub of Mumbai which were worn by models who walked ramp in creative colors and designs were choosen as the ultimate face of the year 2019. During the show, THE JOURNEY BOLLYWOOD TRIBUTE Round was included which was dedicated to BOLLYWOOD COMPLETED SUCCESSFUL 100 YEARS, round was designed by PIFT Paanacea Institute.
The mega show was opened with MAHARASHTRAIN TRADITIONAL WEAR, and design by SEEM BY SEEMA . Designer from GWAILOR show cased & LAUNCH BRAND SHIKHA SNEHA SINGH. The Grand Finale gown round showcased by SEEM BY SEEMA BHANDUP. The make up hair partner was Natasha Tilwani and grooming was done by Simon Davidson & CHOREOGRAPHY BY PRAGAYATA SHARAN ONE SPECIAL ROUND BY AJAY SHRI RATHOD BRIDAL WEAR AND LAUNCH HIS LABEL AND BRAND AJAY SHREE RATHOR ULTRA LUXURY BRAND BRIDAL WEAR, Chatur Singh Khalsa – Founder Chairman Zen Asia Foundation says “The main objective of the show is to give the budding fashion designers and a platform to show case their talents and get a taste of their chosen industry.

  
The active support ofthe judges and designers will give tremendous confidence and encouragement to these budding young designers and models in future to come “. Designer of the year winners:SANSKRUTI PARDESHI from NIIFD Fashion Designing Institute became a proud winner whereas SAIRA MEMON was first runner up and SUSHMA BORADE became second runner up on the event. Both were from NIIFD Fashion Designing Institute. Face of the Face Of The Year winners: KIRAN U TAMBE became a proud winner whereas LAXMI P DUBEY became first runner
up and Nisha up and ANUSHKA R KHADATKAR became second runner up in the event. Jury members of the event: There were prominent jury members who were part of the selection process who are dominating fashion industry included, C SINGH INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGNER, MRS GEETA THORAT CUSTOMIZED FASHION DESIGNER AND MR YOGEN SHAH JI CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER & DADA SAHEB PHALKE AWARDEE, DR RAJKUMARI SHARMA JI CEO & FOUNDER OF FASHION DESIGNING INSTITUTE RIFD, MISS ANUKSHA KHOLSA BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, MR SIMON DAVIDSON INTERNATIONAL GROOMER…
BEAUTIFUL GIFTS SPONSOR BY … OLIVIA, ELMASS, OVER THE SKIN, POUCHEO… SHOW OPENED WITH CONVOCATION OF DOCTORATE BY GANDHI PEACE FOUNDATION OF NEPAL, SHRI LAL BAHADUR RANA FOUNDER PRESIDENT & DR ABDUL RASHEED KHAN INTERNATIONAL CONVENOR DOCTORATE GANDHI PEACE FOUNDATION NEPAL, PRESENT OVER THERE.

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