Consumer Society Super Value Stores

Our little shop is tucked away in Chawl No 72, right in the middle of the Ramab area in Ghatkopar East. We are at Shop No 668, which isn't the biggest place, but we manage to fit quite a lot on the shelves. Being on Laggere Road means there is always something going on outside, especially since we are so close to the fish market. You can usually hear the vendors and the shoppers from early in the morning until late at night. It’s a lively spot, though it gets a bit crowded when the deliveries arrive and we have to move boxes through the narrow walkway. We try to keep things organized, but in a small chawl space, things tend to pile up a bit. Most people around here just call us the value store. We’ve known the families in the neighborhood for years, seeing kids grow up and start coming in to buy their own things. The air always smells a bit like the market nearby, which is something you just get used to after a week or two. We don't have a big fancy sign or anything, just the shop number and our name above the door. It’s a lot of manual work, lifting bags and checking stock, but it keeps us moving. We open up early and stay until the last few people finish their evening errands. It’s a simple life here in Ghatkopar, just keeping the shelves full of the basics.