Jason Hanks, manager, with the new van at Martin's in Westbury

A BUSINESS is hoping to drive towards success with a new delivery van to serve local communities.

Martins newsagent in Westbury is looking to expand its home delivery service. With one van already at the shop, hopes are high that the new vehicle will put Martins on the road to riches.

Jason Hanks, manager of the Westbury shop, said: "Management have given us a target of 100 customers in four weeks. We have about 70 so far for the home deliveries, so we're hopeful.

"The van that we have at present is breaking down. It was spending a long time in the garage, and the van company wanted to take it back, but we told them it wasn't really worth their while and wouldn't be worth selling on or anything. "

With the new van described as "perfect", Martins are hoping to rapidly increase their business both inside and outside of Westbury, with areas such as the town's West Wilts Trading Estate targeted.

"We've got customers out at Upper Scudamore, and we're hoping to deliver to Dilton Marsh as well" said Jason. Martins are also promoting their business through leaflets handed out around Westbury and beyond.

Homes and businesses in Chapmanslade, Bratton and other outlying areas have been targeted for deliveries of the leaflets. The home delivery service runs for seven days a week.

Furthermore, a pay point has been installed in the Westbury shop.

Jason has described the new feature as allowing customers to pay for "anything" from their TV licence to gas and water bills.

Describing itself as being "at the heart of neighbourhood retailing", Martins is the largest newsagent in the UK with over 900 shops as well as over 100 convenience stores, trading as McColls, across the country.

8:00am Friday 2nd May 2008

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