When Ahmad Alaswad opened his shop on one of north Manchester's busiest high streets, he had high hopes of it becoming a success.
Having run a florist's in Dubai, he dreamed of bringing his skills and expertise to the UK. He set his sights on Manchester and, after exploring his options, came across the ideal location for a shop.
Sandwiched between a chemist and a dental laboratory in Moston Lane, the building was owned by a friend of Mr Alaswad's. The rent was reasonable and a lack of competition in the area meant he would have the market all to himself.
