Week of May 13, 2013
Johnsons Oakland Market
884 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus
Franklin County
Samer Musa, left, and Abdelrohman Ayyad
Johnsons Oakland Market
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Lottery is pleased to recognize
Johnsons Oakland Market as
Retailer-of-the-Week for the week of May 13, 2013. Johnsons Oakland Market will be recognized on
Cash Explosion® on May 18, 2013.
When it comes to selling Ohio Lottery and being successful, Alaeddin Ayyad, owner of Johnsons Oakland Market makes it personal. At 884 Oakland Park Avenue, the store has an area dedicated for lottery players to sit or stand when it comes to scratching tickets. Ayyad says it keeps customers playing. He adds that it’s important for employees to talk up new games, talk about big winners with the customers, and have the new games ready to sell as soon as possible.
“Everyone at Johnsons really cares about the lottery and the customers, going out of their way to determine what makes Lottery better for their customers,” says Shannon Fasheun, the sale representative. “They know their players and the games they like and are always suggesting news ones.”
New games are marked with starbursts to call attention to them, and there is also a lottery area at the regular checkout. Big winners’ signage is visible including promotional signs and the neon flashing sign. Johnsons Oakland Market carries 77 instant tickets and has a $13,218 weekly sales average for instants and on-line games.
The Ohio Lottery recognizes one outstanding retail partner who offers courteous service and sales enthusiasm. Retailer-of-the-Week is chosen based on recommendations by their Lottery sales representative and regional sales office staff.
Franklin County residents can tune into
Cash Explosion® on Channel 28 WTTE Fox and Channel 6 WSYX ABC. The show is carried on 14 stations across the state at 7:30 p.m.