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BlogCan c-stores compete in food to go?
HIM’s Alice Dolling discusses where the convenience channel fits in to the £21bn UK food-to-go market.
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BlogA fad for the future?
This cashier-less c-store trial is a bold move from Sainsbury’s, but will have not been made on a whim.
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BlogWhy reporting crime is crucial
It is key that we take this opportunity to highlight the cost of crime not only in terms of financial loss, but its human impact, writes ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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BlogGrowing concerns
ATM closures and bank restructuring are causing issues that need addressing, Pete says.
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BlogIn search of new flavours
UK shoppers want their boundaries to be pushed and to experiment with new flavours, and this appetite has extended into world foods and spices, writes HIM’s Blonnie Walsh.
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BlogDon't stereotype shoplifters
Over the years we’ve discovered shoplifters like disguises, writes Hull-based Premier retailer Sam Coldbeck.
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BlogFood to go sales boost
It is now 15 months since Aldi opened up right next door to our store, and so we are now getting meaningful comparison figures with sales from last year as we are into our second year of trading alongside them, writes Edinburgh-based Premier retailer Linda Williams.
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BlogReady for digital tax returns?
The government is introducing Making Tax Digital reforms as part of a long-term plan to help businesses keep on top of their tax affairs, and in principle that makes complete sense, writes James.
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BlogTapping into food to go
Food to go has long been considered a growth opportunity for c-store retailers. With the total food-to-go market set to be worth £21.2bn in 2019, the opportunity for growth has certainly not changed, writes HIM’s Chloe Kent.
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BlogReturn the consultation
Now that the government has published its consultation document about a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, the convenience industry can start to work out how much it is going to cost it. While the proposals are officially subject to consultation, some form of legislation was inevitable from the moment ...
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BlogReporting retail crime
If retailers stop reporting crimes when they take place there’s a danger that forces will see theft as even less of a priority over time, says James.
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BlogSilver linings
There are several key indicators which mean that year 2019 could be a profitable one for convenience stores.
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BlogState influence
There are two areas of consumer behaviour that the government is looking to influence in 2019 and which will have a direct impact on convenience stores: plastic bag use and diet choices.
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BlogThe year ahead
At first glance, it seems like as an industry we will have more challenges than opportunities to deal with in the coming year but, then again, that has probably always been the case.
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BlogFocus on energy drinks
Store owners should debate selling energy drinks to children with their community, says James.
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BlogDigital ordering
It is vital that suppliers embrace and invest in B2B e-commerce and are knowledgeable as to the key guiding principles, says HIM’s Chloe Kent.
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BlogEvery little helps
Making your business more sustainable can be good for the planet and your pocket, Sam argues.
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BlogBeyond price
With multiple players now in the market, it will be very important for discounters to start to differentiate themselves beyond price and value to have that competitive edge, says HIM’s Alice Dolling.
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BlogSelf promotion
The sector clearly needs to shout more about its benefits to the community, James believes.