Confectionery buuying group Sugro joins Nisa to develop Nearbuy symbol group

confectionery buying group Sugro has become the latest Nisa member.

Sugro’s fledgling Nearbuy Stores symbol portfolio will work with Nisa on a “consolidated retail symbol strategy” through the tie-up. The stores would benefit from Nisa’s chilled, frozen, grocery and alcohol ranges, said Sugro UK MD Philip Jenkins.

“We considered all the options and quickly came to the conclusion that Nisa provided the best opportunity to develop a serious, full retail solution for our symbol group retailers,” he said.

Sugro is the latest high-profile signing for Nisa. Last month, holiday park retailer J&J Wilson - one of Costcutter’s biggest retailers - defected.