All Blogs articles – Page 17

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    New and novel

    2013-08-23T11:09:00Z

    Sunder Sandher looks at new products for the summer to tempt his customers.

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    Making headlines

    2013-08-19T10:31:00Z

    Retailers need to take a common sense approach to displaying lads mags in their store.

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    Diversifying Services

    2013-08-09T12:52:00Z

    Retailers have an opportunity to differentiate by offering additional services such as parcel collection and delivery.

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    No sweat

    2013-07-31T17:02:00Z

    Sunder Sandher’s quick reactions made the most of the heatwave at his Londis stores.

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    Covering all bases

    2013-07-30T15:05:00Z

    The Co-op’s lads’ mags ‘cover up’ ultimatum is a form of responsible retailing, says editor David Rees.

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    Back to school blues

    2013-07-22T16:23:00Z

    Autumn is a tricky time for families, so c-stores need to prepare, says HIM’s Natalie Goodridge.

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    Crime fighting

    2013-07-15T11:34:00Z

    ACS is lobbying MPs on the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, but retailers concerned about recent developments need to focus on local engagement too, says James Lowman.

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    Not to be tolerated

    2013-07-08T10:03:00Z

    We need a clear signal from the government that retail and retailers are worth protecting from shoplifting, says editor David Rees.

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    All systems go

    2013-07-01T13:36:00Z

    Londis retailer Sunder Sandher gets the green light for a 24-hour alcohol licence at his Headington store.

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    Silly season

    2013-06-24T11:51:00Z

    Contemplating two seasons in one day can be a challenge for retailers, says Budgens retailer David Knight.

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    Anti-social amendments

    2013-06-17T12:13:00Z

    It’s a shame the government has undermined positive measures in the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill by introducing a last-minute clause, says James Lowman.

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    Happy holidays

    2013-06-05T11:30:00Z

    A sunny long weekend helped sales to soar at Sunder’s Londis store in Headington.

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    Face time

    2013-06-03T13:16:00Z

    Face-to-face relationships with reps are irreplaceable, argues Premier Edinburgh retailer Linda Williams.

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    Inside Parliament

    2013-05-23T11:35:00Z

    The ACS gives evidence to MPs on the challenges facing the industry.

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    Show business

    2013-05-13T11:40:00Z

    Londis retailer Sunder Sandher has been getting the most out of contacts gained at the NCS.

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    Point of difference

    2013-05-08T14:30:00Z

    As the maket matures, we all need to understand what makes us different in order to survive, says Budgens retailer David Knight.

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    Planning powers

    2013-05-07T10:20:00Z

    The vision, and the will, for a thriving high street needs to come from the top, says editor David Rees.

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    Minimum requirement

    2013-04-29T11:05:00Z

    If the government really thinks small businesses are the driving force for economic growth then it needs to scrap business rates, or freeze the minimum wage, or both, says editor David Rees.

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    Embracing the future

    2013-04-22T11:20:00Z

    Effective engagement is the key to facing the challenges ahead, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.

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    A One Stop solution

    2013-04-10T14:08:00Z

    Whether a One Stop franchise turns out to be a good option for independents in the long run will obviously depend on the business model, says editor David Rees.