A popular Hitchin convenience shop has been busy adapting to the challenges set by the Covid crisis and lockdown - by launching an ecommerce website.

The well-known Blakes Corner Store on Ickleford Road has entered the world of ecommerce in a bid to offer more for their large number of customers in and around our town.

The new website has been designed by Hitchin based TenX Digital Marketing and allows customers to order and pay for their shopping online and book a delivery slot for same day delivery.

Speaking to Hitchin Nub News, Blakes Corner owner Kav Nijjer shared his project.

"A few years ago who would have thought a local corner shop would have a fully fledged ecommerce store?" he asked, explaining: "Covid has given businesses a real challenge and some businesses are going digital to help service their customers and local community.

"We wanted a more streamlined and professional service, as opposed to just taking orders over the phone. We feel that people are more comfortable ordering from a computer or device nowadays.

"Also we feel that we have something to offer. Products that the supermarkets don't offer.

"We source local suppliers for a lot of our products, so our customers can be assured that they are invigorating the local economy when they purchase from us."

Based in the heart of Hitchin, Blake's is a convenience store serving the people of our town.

Prompted by lockdown, the store has now also decided to offer home deliveries.

Mr Nijjer explained: "A lot of our customers were in self isolation and requested that we deliver groceries to them.

"Also the more traditional deliveries from the bigger supermarkets had been strained.

"This naturally evolved into a home delivery service for us which we are now offering."

Customers can order as late as 8pm for same day delivery which is free for all orders over £15.

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