What an achievement R. A. Tier &
Son celebrating its Diamond Jubilee, 1966–2026.
There’s something very special
about an independent High Street and 60 years of R. A. Tier
& Son serving Emsworth is testament to exactly why they
matter.
Ray Tier came from a
long-established Emsworth family and, after retiring as a
professional golf caddy, took over the greengrocer’s with
his wife Josie in 1966. Sixty years later, the business is
still in the family, now run by their daughter Sarah Long,
her family and a dedicated local team.
That’s 60 years of serving
Emsworth, creating local jobs, adapting with the times and
being part of the fabric of our town.
And shopping locally really does
make a difference. Research cited by the Federation of Small
Businesses found that around 63p of every £1 spent with an
SME is re-spent locally, compared with around 40p with a
larger business. Other studies have found independent
retailers can return more than three times as much money to
the local economy as chain competitors.
That money pays local wages. It
supports other local suppliers. It creates jobs. It gets
spent with local farmers , in our pubs, cafés, shops and
businesses. That’s the local pound going round.
You can buy fruit and veg in plenty
of places, but at Tier’s there’s a real emphasis on buying
local and seasonal wherever possible supporting local
farmers & growers, putting great British produce first. And
what you simply can’t replicate is 60 years of
relationships, personal service, family history and being at
the heart of the Emsworth community.
So if you’re in Emsworth, pop into
Tier’s, congratulate the team, join them for a slice of
Diamond Jubilee cake and take advantage of some of their
special Diamond Jubilee offers. And while you’re there, fill
a bag with some fantastic fresh produce!
Congratulations to everyone at R.
A. Tier & Son on an incredible milestone.
Shop local. Support independent.
Keep the pound in Emsworth. Keep our High Street alive.
Tiers Greengrocers 4th October2026
