Store visit: Holborn's: it's official: Holborn's is the best in Britain: Holborn's took home the crown of the UK's best independent store at last month's convenience retail awards. Stefan Chomka finds out what makes it so special.(independent view)(Occupation overview) From: Grocer | Date: April 19, 2008| Author: Chomka, Stefan | COPYRIGHT 2008 William Reed Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Established: 1974

Turnover: 1.74m [pounds sterling]

No of stores: Two

Size of store: 1,000 sq ft

Tucked away in the tiny village of South Nutfield, Surrey, is the country's best independent c-store.

At 1,000 sq ft, it's pretty small. But what Holborn's lacks in size, it makes up for in service. This and a radical transformation of the store over the past two-and-a-half years by owner Dean Holborn helped it scoop the award for...