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In
1933, Annabhau Sathe started a grocery shop in the small village like
Vile-Parle. It was named 'Vijay Stores'. Though the purchasing was small
& it was more on a door to door basis, it gave a sort of stability to
Bhau's life. In 1943 Bhau shouldered the responsibility of the entire
shop on Anna. Under Bhau's able guidance Anna became expert in trade markets,
learned all the secrets & though formal education was only upto inter
commerce, he become a real commerce expert. Now Bhau was fully relieved.
'Vijay Stores' was like a loving son to Anna. He loved & nurtured with
care all the day to day chores of the shop. During recession times, after
the 2nd worldwar entire trading business slowed down but Anna did not
loose courage with all the hard work & public relation, he reestablished
entire merchandise.
'Vijay Stores' was never a mere grocery shop but it was a reliable source
from where you could purchase many fresh food items like 'Chivada', 'Chakali',
'Laddo', 'Shrikhand', & Spices- freshly ground. During those days these
items were never actually purchased but only 'home made' till vijay stores
started making them. 'Vijay Stores' soon become a household name. Credit
goes entirely to Snehalata, Anna's wife who painstakingly maintained high
class standard & taste of all the fresh food items. 
Eventually 'Vijay Stores' became a new status symbol in Vileparle's elite
circle. A customer of Vijay Stores means a quality conscious purchaser.
They never grumbled about high price because they were always getting
value for money.
There is always something new happening in Vijay Stores It is the shop's
culture to celebrate seasonal festivities. Anna smartly wove trade & culture
together. So it is mango 'Panhe in summer, bitter 'Kadunimb's chutney
on Gudhi Padwa & 'Ambadal' in Chaitra.
Vijay Stores fame is spread equally in all sections of society & that
is not only because of the excellent quality but for the warmth & humanity
Anna feels towards the customers of Vijay Stores.
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