Keystore, Ness Ave

Keystore in Johnstone, managed by Chris Watson, has been serving the community for 45 years, recently upgrading with a Food To Go section and actively supporting sustainability, affordability, and local initiatives through food waste reduction, community events, and healthy living promotions.

Owner / Manager

Chris Watson

Joined

January 16, 2025

Wholesaler

JW Fillshill

Address

Ness Ave, Johnstone PA5 0PG
How long store being trading‍

45 years (previously owned by his Father)

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

Entire shop has been refitted with a Food To Go section recently added in 2024

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How does the store meet the following criteria for the RDP

NA

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Food to Go‍

Healthy Soup
Healthier choice sandwiches planned for 2025

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Food waste/sustainability‍

Reduce price on groceries 2 days prior to Best Before date
‘Help Yourself’ table outside shop for local residents

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Community Involvement‍

Renfrewshire Toy Bank collections
Community Christmas Tree
Big Breakfast (2 local schools to date with 1 in the pipeline for 2025)
Water donated for local schools’ Sports days & Sponsored walks
Goody bag with fruit & water donated for School Fun Days

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St Vincent’s Hospice:‍

Sponsors Golf day by donating fruit & water
Strictly Prancing fundraiser - money donated towards cost of event

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Merchandising‍

HLP pos in store & stand

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Affordability/availability‍

Free fruit for kids
Promotional activity via JW Filshill (e.g. Porridge morning planned for January)

How long store being trading‍

45 years (previously owned by his Father)

‍

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

Entire shop has been refitted with a Food To Go section recently added in 2024

‍

How does the store meet the following criteria for the RDP

NA

‍

Food to Go‍

Healthy Soup
Healthier choice sandwiches planned for 2025

‍

Food waste/sustainability‍

Reduce price on groceries 2 days prior to Best Before date
‘Help Yourself’ table outside shop for local residents

‍

Community Involvement‍

Renfrewshire Toy Bank collections
Community Christmas Tree
Big Breakfast (2 local schools to date with 1 in the pipeline for 2025)
Water donated for local schools’ Sports days & Sponsored walks
Goody bag with fruit & water donated for School Fun Days

‍

St Vincent’s Hospice:‍

Sponsors Golf day by donating fruit & water
Strictly Prancing fundraiser - money donated towards cost of event

‍

Merchandising‍

HLP pos in store & stand

‍

Affordability/availability‍

Free fruit for kids
Promotional activity via JW Filshill (e.g. Porridge morning planned for January)