All Blogs articles – Page 21

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Back to business

2012-04-18T10:05:00Z

It’s hard taking time away from my store, but I always come back feeling refreshed having done so.
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The blind leading the blinds

2012-04-12T16:57:58.167Z

So, after many months and years of protesting, it’s finally here. We are now living in a country where the retail display of tobacco products is restricted.
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Editor's comment: The blind leading the blinds

2012-04-11T11:45:00Z

After many months and years of protesting, the tobacco display ban is finally here.
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Dan Cock: Village Stories

2012-04-11T11:27:00Z

Devon retailer Dan Cock is refreshed and ready to take on the world after a few days at the NCS
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A terrible Budget for small shops

2012-04-05T14:58:00Z

The 2012 Budget will go down as one of the worst for small shops,
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Editors' comment: The thin end of the wedge

2012-03-28T00:00:00Z

The decision to relax Sunday trading laws for the period of the Olympics is both alarming and unnecessary, says David Rees
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A job lot

2012-03-14T16:50:59.750Z

There has been much, and much-deserved, fury in recent weeks about the job creation claims of the multiple retailers.
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Pricemarks revisited

2012-03-14T16:45:31.250Z

Too many pricemarked packs could have a negative impact on margins.
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The price of success

2012-03-01T16:50:54.287Z

Last weekend’s launch of the Sun on Sunday is likely to go down in history as one of the least-surprising sudden announcements ever.
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It's up to us to make the changes count

2012-02-29T14:14:00Z

The opportunities are there for the taking if small stores play it right
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Darkness before the dawn

2012-02-16T11:11:47.723Z

The tobacco display ban already seems to be having an effect on sales.
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Up your street

2012-02-16T11:10:19.620Z

In political terms, the high street is growing like topsy.
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Good riddance to January

2012-02-06T11:34:00Z

It's always a relief to see January pass. After the manic December, everything falls flat in January.
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Carried away

2012-02-03T12:58:04.197Z

We've had a few calls recently about the activities of Customs officers, and it hasn't been complimentary.
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Fresh thinking

2012-02-03T12:56:45.010Z

It's great to hear that readers of Convenience Store are enjoying strong sales of fresh fruit & veg, to go with very encouraging sales overall.
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A date with destiny

2012-01-18T16:41:36.387Z

Although 2012 has only just begun, it already feels like it will be a momentous year.
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Prepare for plain packaging fight

2012-01-17T16:03:44.707Z

The battle for sensible debate on plain packaging is about to begin in earnest.
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A new plan

2012-01-10T10:39:01.767Z

Mary Portas' report should prove a helpful tool in holding the government to account over the state of the high street.
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Gold Standard

2012-01-10T10:35:43.960Z

Focus on your skills and you too can be a winner this Olympic year.
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Happy New Year - I believe it will be

2012-01-06T10:05:00Z

2012 has been predicted as the year of opportunity for indies, and I believe this.