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Policy watch
We can expect policy developments on key issues after the election, regardless of who’s in power, says James Lowman.
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How community work pays off
A large Co-op opened near Ramesh Shingadia's Londis store in Southwater a few years ago, but he has always been able to maintain sales because of his community engagement, he says.
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BlogEvent planning
Sound preparation and offering something different paid off for Knight’s Budgens at Easter.
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Time to review progress
It’s been a year since Ramesh re-opened his Londis store in Southwater, West Sussex, so it is a good time to review progress.
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Budget analysis
Overall, this was a safe Budget, but the real challenges will come when the next government unveils its programme after the election, says James Lowman.
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Take the high road
Congratulations to the team at Scotmid, and particularly those at the store in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, for being named Convenience Retailer of the Year.
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The importance of value
The recession has solidified shopper habits in such a way that finding value for money remains a priority for many, says HIM's Sophie Jones.
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What does the future look like?
Are you an independent retailer? Have you ever considered running a franchised store? For some people, these two questions are mutually exclusive...
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Why standards are top of the list
For any retailer worth his salt, store standards have to be the number one priority, says Londis retailer Ramesh Shingadia.
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Time for a new plan
When a multiple retailer arrives and says they want to open a store, it still seems that most council planning departments welcome them with open arms.
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Get shoppers to act on impulse
It’s unsurprising that only 15% of convenience store shoppers purchased an item on impulse, says HIM's Jennie Milner.
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BlogRiding the storm
The competition’s hotting up with Sainbury’s Local opening in Hassocks, but Budgens retailer David Knight is keeping his cool
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April is the cruellest month
It has particular significance this year because the tobacco display ban will become a reality for every c-store on 6 April.
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Cutting back on the range
It’s been nine months now since Ramesh and family re-opened their larger store, and there are still many lessons learned.
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Welcome to a new era
A lot has happened in the past two decades in UK convenience, and it’s all set to change again, says HIM’s Katie Hemmings.
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BlogTaking the message to government
With the help of retailers representing Spar, Nisa and Premier, the SGF engaged with over 80 MSPs over a three-day period, showing them the facts about our sector in Scotland, says Premier retailer Linda Williams.
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Getting down to business
The chancellor is doing the right thing in reviewing business rates, but now the real work starts, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Looking forward to 2015
Dynamic market conditions and a new breed of shopper have created a ‘perfect storm’, which points towards revolution, not evolution, for UK convenience, says HIM’s Katie Littler.
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A different kind of Christmas
Ramesh Shingadia’s Londis store will open from 9am-6pm on Christmas Day with just a skeleton staff, family only, and he expects to be busy.
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BlogLighting up Christmas
Sussex retailer David Knight urges all retailers to get into the community spirit at Christmas.