All Blogs articles – Page 6
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BlogThe 'F' word
Consolidation in the sector has turned Budgens retailer David’s thoughts to franchising.
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BlogFinal hurdle
For retailers supplied by one of the Booker brands, the Tesco-Booker merger cannot come soon enough, writes C-Store’s editor.
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BlogWorking together
Only by working collaboratively can major government policy be made to work, argues Pete.
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BlogTech matters
Welcome Co-op owner Richard Inglis begins a new blog focusing on how he utilises technology to improve efficiencies.
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BlogDon't waste the chance
An unusual combination of Theresa May and David Attenborough has put plastic waste firmly on the public agenda, writes C-Store’s editor
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BlogNew year, new starts
It’s helpful to know that 32% of men and 42% of women are this year making a new year’s resolution, says HIM’s Chloe Kent.
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BlogTake shop theft seriously
The way the police, courts and government treat shop theft is a growing concern for James.
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BlogA very new, new year
With such unprecedented change about to sweep through the independent convenience sector, 2018 will certainly be all about the “new”.
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BlogMonitoring festivities
The final piece in our Christmas jigsaw is to refresh the team on the importance of festive responsible retailing, says Premier retailer Sam.
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BlogChristmas frenzy
This will be Donna’s first Christmas with two stores, and the pressure is building.
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BlogThe art and science of displays
For the first time we can help retailers and suppliers challenge the conventional practices around shopper marketing, says HIM’s Blake Gladman.
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BlogBudget analysis
So what did you make of the Budget? Frustration with announcements on minimum pay and tobacco duty, or silver linings on business rates?
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BlogAll systems go
Premier retailers Linda and Dennis prepare their store for Christmas and a new Aldi in Edinburgh.
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BlogTara's Londis reopens
I’m very pleased to say we’ve relaunched our store as Tara’s Londis in High Wycombe, writes Raaj.
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BlogA future of co-operation
The Co-op takeover was a ‘Brexit’ vote for Nisa – deeply polarising and divisive, writes C-Store’s editor.
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BlogToo many unknowns
Until operational concerns are addressed, a deposit return scheme cannot work, says James.
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BlogMake the most of Christmas
While seasonal events are great at improving the in-store experience if cleverly planned, preparation needs to go beyond in-store experience factors, says Alice Dolling.
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BlogTime marches on
The major changes in the industry that have been anticipated throughout 2017 are finally reaching their end-game.
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BlogMultiple challenges
Delegating to staff has been one of the hardest aspects of taking on a second store, writes Northern Ireland retailer Donna Mullan
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BlogTargeting proxy purchases
A multi-agency project is helping to reduce proxy purchasing of alcohol in Scotland, Pete reports.