🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Isaac Chapman! Since joining in April 2024, Isaac has driven transparency & efficiency with new systems & creative initiatives. His focus on local products, staff development & community links has grown footfall by 25% and boosted sales by £20,000.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Joshua James! Joshua was the first to launch a Royal Mail parcel locker in a convenience store. By redesigning aisles, using data to guide layout changes and introducing AI tools, he’s boosted revenue by 12% and strengthened community partnerships.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Karan Patel! Karan has boosted weekly sales from £25k to £45k after a major refit adding new chillers, freezers and a food-to-go area. Footfall is up to 800 a day, and he now leads a 10-person team whilst helping shape the future of Budgens stores.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Lauren Warnock! Lauren has helped boost profits by 25% through smart supplier comparisons and price reviews. Her leadership and resilience have earned her store two major industry awards and the respect of her entire team.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Lois Dant! Lois manages a 24-hour store and excels at cost control, boosting margins through quick, smart changes. A fine art graduate, she designed a local mural, created store merch, and raised £500 for charity through in-store fundraisers.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Max Bashir! Max runs five stores with his family, leading creative brand activations & sourcing unique products on TikTok. He’s boosted sales with bespoke confectionery, streamlined operations, & saved £50,000 a year by switching payment providers.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Neel Pudaruth! Neel has transformed his store’s fortunes in a year, boosting daily turnover by 15% through smart promotions, new product lines, and a strong vape range. His leadership and quick problem-solving rebuilt both trust and profitability.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Raj Suchack! Raj has transformed his store from a small newsagent into a thriving 1,500sq ft destination with 10,000 lines. Sales are up 20% year on year thanks to tech upgrades, food to go, and hands-on staff training driving growth & innovation.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Sachin Bharwad! Since becoming manager in 2023, Sachin has boosted sales and cash flow by expanding vape and delivery services, cutting wastage by 50%, and extending opening hours, all while driving efficiency and growth across his store.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Sevanthi Subramanian! Sevanthi has helped triple the store’s size and boost sales fivefold in just three years. From launching online delivery to creating bestselling homemade brownies, he’s built a business known for innovation and customer care.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Sohaib Ali! Sohaib has turned his store into a destination for trending products, often the first in Scotland to stock viral items. He’s led the launch of a new shop and manages Snappy Shopper systems, driving sales with creativity and tech skill.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Sophie Williams! Sophie leads a 20-strong team, launched a Scoot delivery service with £32 avg basket spend, and drives creative brand partnerships. As the youngest ACS ambassador, she’s a true leader in innovation and community connection.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Stilyana Trifonova! Stilyana boosted basket size by 17% and footfall by 12% after expanding into premium spirits and RTDs. Her layout revamp, upselling training and focus on customer service has lifted Google reviews from 4.1 to 4.6 stars.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Sydney Dudden! Starting as a paper girl, Sydney now regularly runs shifts & takes leadership roles across the business. She’s mastered social media, logistics, staff training, customer engagement & Lottery operations all while studying at college!

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Tharun Thayaparan! Tharun has boosted footfall by 25% through smart social media use, community support and data-led decisions. By refining layout, stock and pricing, he’s grown key category sales by 20% and built lasting trust with local shoppers.

🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Vidur Pandya! Vidur’s SimplyFresh refit boosted turnover by 35% and footfall by 45%. He streamlined his range, added new parcel services and banking, and used social media to grow awareness, making his store a local hub for convenience & community.

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🌟 #RN30UnderThirty Spotlight: Will Malone! Will has boosted sales and engagement by improving in-store display, layouts & service. He’s doubled social reach on TikTok & Instagram, driven £3.5k a week through Snappy Shopper, and won a Community Award for his creativity & impact.

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