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’ s Friendly Market essential in mature markets that aren ’ t experiencing much growth . Over 80 years , Harding ’ s has established itself as a reliable brand offering personalized services matched to a community ’ s needs . By providing superior working environments , it retains skilled , high-quality staff who know what their customers want , enabling the company to compete with the much larger , more established grocery store brands . By tailoring the facilities of each store to the demands of the location , the business can maximize efficiency and minimize overheads without compromising the level of service .
To capitalize on this position over the coming years the business must , as Tim says , “ be open to unique opportunities for growth as they are presented , whether that manifests as a perfect location for a new store , or a broader deal offering exit strategies that would interest all parties .” Having a mature , streamlined and efficient business model enables the kind of flexibility required to seize these possibilities as they arise . ■
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