Four Square Clive is not just a local supermarket, but also a cornerstone of the entire community.
“When I first came to Clive, I did not know anyone. Now, the entire Clive and Whakatu community knows me, and many of my customers have become like family. We work together to make this community better day by day,” said Tommy Han, Owner/Operator, Four Square Clive.
Han began his career with Foodstuffs North Island in 2006 and has since held a range of managerial roles across various store locations, including New World and Four Square.
Since he took over Four Square Clive two years ago, the entire fresh and butchery department has seen significant growth. Back then, he said there were only chicken breasts, beef rump, and a couple of sausages, but now the store offers a vast selection of meats.
“I was immediately connected to the store, as I had noticed that this store had great potential with a strong community vibe. I could see myself in the store, and I knew I could make the whole community proud and happy in the future.”
Han spent seven months changing the entire store layout, removing some of the old chillers/freezers, and installing new ones. He worked very hard under the Foodstuffs buying model and added over 1,200 new products across all departments, including new produce and bakery shelves.
Online shopping and click-and-collect have also been significant growth drivers, especially following the introduction of DoorDash this January, which boosted sales growth to over 300 per cent compared to six months ago.
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