Fresh look for Neepawa’s Giant Tiger store

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Published on Thursday, June 16, 2016

Photo by John Drinkwater. There was lots to celebrate during Giant Tiger’s post-renovation grand opening sale (from left):Joellene Plourde, Maribel Abdul, Melissa Linsangan, Curtis Keber, Friendly, the Giant Tiger, Dale Lingat and Nicole Nienhuis.

By John Drinkwater

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On Saturday, June 11, Giant Tiger celebrated the re-opening of its store in Neepawa. Over a period of 12 weeks, fixtures and fittings were replaced and the store was enhanced by bright yellow walls and new graphics. 

Curtis Keber, who manages both the Brandon and Neepawa locations,said, “Considering we remained open during the renovation, changes went relatively smoothly. We received help from a special head office team, who assisted in setting up fixtures and relocated merchandise. A challenge presented itself one day when 25 skids of fixtures were received to go on the sales floor.

This is one of the company's smallest stores, but performs well. This is a new concept for all stores, providing more customer space, individual department locations. The wall as you enter the store gives a ‘de-compression’ effect, enabling customers to focus on merchandise areas.”

Keber commented that space for ‘basics’ was increased and fresh meat has been added. This he said, “Was to complete the shop. We provide everything [shoppers] need for meals. It's fresh, good quality and at a reasonable price.”

The store employs 20 staff and was opened six years ago. Brandon is expected to commence refitting this week, so the ‘Neepawa experience’ will be beneficial.