Dike & Son

Dike & Son runs an independent supermarket in Stalbridge, North Dorset, stocking groceries, fresh produce, bakery, chilled and frozen food, and beer, wine and spirits. It also operates William's Café, offers event catering, party drink and glass hire, online ordering with local delivery, and electric vehicle charging bays in the car park. The store says it stocks produce from over 150 local growers, makers, bakers and suppliers.

Its customers are local shoppers, café guests and people hosting events in the Blackmore Vale area. Revenue comes from in-store and online grocery sales, the café, and catering and drink hire for events. Through its Making A Difference Locally fund, the company says it has donated £135,000 to local good causes since 2008, funded by a payment from suppliers on Co-op brand purchases.

The business traces back to 1851, when Harold Dike began delivering groceries by horse and cart. It is now run by the fifth generation of the Dike family, with Andy Dike as Managing Director. The registered company, Dike & Son Limited, was founded in 1933 and is registered in England.

Product: Grocery supermarket with in-store café, event catering, drink and glass hire, online delivery and EV charging