Yahia Stores

Yahia Stores is situated at number 5 on Kannur University Road in Thavakkara. Since we are so close to the university, we see a lot of students and staff coming in throughout the day. We aren't a big supermarket with wide aisles and shopping carts. We are more of a traditional store where everything is within reach and we usually know where everything is hidden on the shelves. We stock a bit of everything—stationery, snacks, basic groceries, and things students might need for their hostels. The place can get a bit crowded during the lunch break or right after classes end, but we try to move the line along quickly. We don't have a big corporate philosophy or a polished image. We’re just local people running a shop that helps the neighborhood get through their day. Sometimes the delivery trucks block the road for a minute while we unload, and we have to apologize to the drivers passing by. It’s just the daily routine here. We’ve been part of the Thavakkara area for years, and we’ve seen many classes of students graduate and move on. Some of them even come back years later to say hello when they are visiting. We like being a small part of their lives. We just keep the shelves stocked and the door open, hoping to provide what people are looking for at a price that makes sense for everyone.