Broadway Convenience Store

Broadway Convenience Store, run by Dennis & Linda Williams, has been a community staple for 41 years. Following a major refit in 2021, the store promotes healthy eating, minimises food waste, and actively supports local schools and charities through events and giveaways.

Owner / Manager

Dennis & Linda Williams

Joined

January 20, 2025

Wholesaler

Booker

Address

10 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh EH13 9LQ

How long store being trading

41 years (originally owned by Dennis’s parents, Kenneth & Barbara Williams, before he took over in 1994).

Has a refit taken place over last 5 years? If so what was refitted?

The largest refit was in 2021, adding a Food to Go counter and preparation area at the front of the store. The fresh produce section was also relocated to chillers at the front.

How does the store meet the following criteria for the RDP

NA

Food to Go

Healthy choices available at the Food to Go counter, including fresh salads, soup, daily main dishes, healthier sandwiches, and fresh fruit pots.

Food waste/sustainability

Minimises food waste by repurposing fresh produce into soups and salads. Offers free products to customers in need when near the sell-by date. Uses disposable cups at the coffee station.

Community Involvement

Actively supports the local community, hosting breakfast events with local primary schools, offering free fruit for kids, running the Welby loyalty club, and supporting local charities. Frequent promotions and giveaways via social media.

Merchandising

HLP POS throughout the store, with fresh produce prominently displayed at the front.

Affordability/availability

Free fruit for kids and year-round promotions across all categories.

Extra Comments

Dennis & Linda Williams have supported the Healthy Living Programme since its launch in 2004.

How long store being trading

41 years (originally owned by Dennis’s parents, Kenneth & Barbara Williams, before he took over in 1994).

Has a refit taken place over last 5 years? If so what was refitted?

The largest refit was in 2021, adding a Food to Go counter and preparation area at the front of the store. The fresh produce section was also relocated to chillers at the front.

How does the store meet the following criteria for the RDP

NA

Food to Go

Healthy choices available at the Food to Go counter, including fresh salads, soup, daily main dishes, healthier sandwiches, and fresh fruit pots.

Food waste/sustainability

Minimises food waste by repurposing fresh produce into soups and salads. Offers free products to customers in need when near the sell-by date. Uses disposable cups at the coffee station.

Community Involvement

Actively supports the local community, hosting breakfast events with local primary schools, offering free fruit for kids, running the Welby loyalty club, and supporting local charities. Frequent promotions and giveaways via social media.

Merchandising

HLP POS throughout the store, with fresh produce prominently displayed at the front.

Affordability/availability

Free fruit for kids and year-round promotions across all categories.

Extra Comments

Dennis & Linda Williams have supported the Healthy Living Programme since its launch in 2004.