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Advice GuideWho are the Convenience Store Champions?
The Convenience Store Champions is a collection of top retailers from across the sector
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NewsRetailer takes on National Grid over lost trade
A Londis retailer in Essex is seeking compensation from the National Grid over major gas works which he estimates will cost him nearly £15,000 in lost sales and has forced him to invest in marketing material to stem the decline in footfall.
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NewsReporting crime: The matter of facts
Police cutbacks and rising crime mean it’s vital retailers provide clear evidence of crimes they report. Here’s how to present a watertight case.
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NewsWatching the competition
No business can afford to live in a bubble. Keeping an eye on the competition means getting up close and personal with rivals and employing the sleuthing skills of staff and customers.
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Features and analysisFixed price energy contracts
Fixing your energy prices can feel like a bit of a gamble, but as energy costs continue to mount, it’s one which should pay off.
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NewsSafety after dark
You may be there for your community day and night, but this accesibility can make you vulnerable to those who see an open store as an open target.
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NewsFrontline revisited
A number of c-stores have taken on the multiples when they moved in on their patch. But have they sustained the fight? Robin Mannering reports.
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NewsCool runnings
Hot weather can play havoc with your chillers and send energy bills soaring. Here are a few pointers to make sure your equipment keeps its cool
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NewsThe lines are open
A new Crime Bill may change the way the police enforce the law, but that doesn’t mean retailers should stop communicating with their local force.
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NewsElectrify your profits
A growing number of retailers are investing in a new way to save money on their energy bills and extend the life of their electrical goods. Gaelle Walker finds out more about the potential of voltage optimisation.
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NewsDon't suffer in silence
It may feel like a pointless exercise at times, but failing to report crime will only make it worse.
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NewsSystem failure
A council’s recent planning decision calls into question the government’s stated desire to protect town centres. Robin Mannering reports.
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NewsEnergise your profits
An energy audit of Walter Bush’s store identified potential savings of 25%. Npower is offering six other readers a free energy audit.
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NewsFear factor
Intimidated staff too scared to do their jobs was the scene that greeted manager Matthew Pout. Aidan Fortune examines how the store was turned around.
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NewsVictory in Basingstoke
Mark Buttress took on the might of Tesco and won in front of a government inspector. Robin Mannering charts the two-year journey to victory.
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NewsDee's Bright Idea
Derbyshire retailer Dee Sedani needed some convincing that LED lighting could save him money, but now he is advocating it for the entire industry.
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NewsTough work
Tackling crime is a tough job for any retailer, especially when your store is in a challenging area. Aidan Fortune meets a manager who has reaped the rewards of standing her ground.
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Features and analysisSherborne ultimatum
Tesco must be used to local opposition to its ambitions by now, but even it must have been shocked by the resistance it met from traders and residents in Sherborne. Robin Mannering reports.
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NewsEnergy aware
An Ecomonitor energy survey of Mace Victoria Dock shows that owner Perry has good awareness of his energy usage, but a few small changes could save him more money. Sarah Britton reports
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NewsA brave new world
With police cuts in full swing, businesses are facing up to the reality of trading with reduced support. Aidan Fortune meets a retailer who had to find ways to tackle a rising tide of shoplifting.