All Business Advice articles – Page 9
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Features and analysisDesserts: Sweet profits
Goody-laden waffles, crepes, ice-creams and milkshakes are commanding high margins and helping c-stores to become destinations for shoppers looking for a treat.
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Features and analysisSecurity: Stand up to shoplifting
Unable to rely on the police for help, many retailers are adopting new security measures to defend their stores from light-fingered offenders.
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Features and analysisEnergy: Saving more than the planet
A modern convenience range can lead to a heavy cost in energy bills, but Scotmid Co-operative has some award-winning ideas for savings.
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Features and analysisSustainability: Green shoots of success
The move to plastic-free retailing may be in its infancy, but a growing number of store owners are proving how a willingness to embrace eco-friendly ideas can have a positive impact on both the planet and their profits. C-Store investigates some of the solutions.
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Features and analysisCrime: Make your voice heard
The Home Office is calling for evidence of the impact of crime and ACS chief executive James Lowman is urging retailers to respond.
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Features and analysisStore design: Enter the decompression zone
Giving shoppers space to acclimatise to your store can breathe fresh life into your business. C-Store looks at how less can be so much more in store design.
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Features and analysisKnowledge exchange
Sharing information on merchandising, equipment, categories and suppliers is enabling convenience retailers to stay ahead of the game. A selection of retailers tell C-Store the best ideas they’ve gleaned from their peers
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Features and analysisNCS 2019 review: Show stories
The National Convenience Show at Birmingham NEC last week was buzzing with new product inspiration and lively panel debates.
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Features and analysisEaster gallery
Convenience stores across the country went above and beyond this year to wow customers with colourful Easter displays, cracking offers and plenty of chocolate eggs.
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Features and analysisTrack and Trace: Cracking the code
New Track and Trace legislation designed to curb the illicit trade will mean dramatic change for retailers. Our guide details what you must do to ensure you can buy tobacco legally.
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Features and analysisTechnology: Epos with an edge
Spar Calver in Derbyshire has adopted Henderson Technology’s epos system, Edgepos, which the Northern Irish group is looking to roll out across the UK.
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Features and analysisDisabled shoppers: How to be open to everyone
Challenging your assumptions about disability and better meeting the needs of disabled shoppers makes ethical and financial sense.
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Features and analysisConvenience Retail Awards 2019 gallery
Everyone partied the night away at our awards, celebrating the very best retailers in the sector.
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Advice GuideConvenience Nation 2019: Opportunities and threats
Convenience Store editor David Rees talks to Mike Watkins, UK head of retailer insight at Nielsen, about the position of the UK convenience retail sector, and some key issues and opportunities to address in order to secure continuing future growth.
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Features and analysisFlowers: Bright ideas
It could be daffs by the door or a full-on floral tribute, but stocking flowers adds a welcome touch of theatre to the shopping experience.
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Features and analysisSustainability: A natural success
A growing number of retailers are making their stores the place to go for sustainability by cutting plastic use and increasing take-up of renewable products.
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Features and analysisCash in on rate relief
Retailers with eligible sites can expect to receive a discount on their next rates bill. C-Store outlines the detail and potential obstacles ahead.
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Features and analysisHungry for change
Living in food poverty is a harsh reality for a growing number of people in the UK. C-Store talks to c-store retailers trying to help those in need, and looks at what more can be done.
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Features and analysisIs consolidation delivering?
From Tesco’s merger with Booker, to the Co-op Group’s acquisition of Nisa, consolidation took place throughout the industry in 2018. Now the new order is settling down, are independent retailers beginning to reap the rewards?
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Features and analysisFuture in your hands
The future political landscape may appear beyond everyone’s control, but c-stores can play a part in defining their fortunes over the coming year and capitalise on demand for convenience. Industry commentators and retailers forecast what’s in store for 2019.