All Community articles – Page 19
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Advice GuideHow to keep staff and customers safe during the Covid-19 pandemic
What steps should you be taking to keep your staff and customers as safe as possible?
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Interviews and ProfilesWhy I opened my first convenience store during Covid-19
Shaji Mathew decided the time was right to enter convenience and opened Londis Eastbourne just before Christmas.
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Features and analysisDemand for buying convenience stores jumps during Covid-19
The convenience sector saw a significant increase in interest from buyers during 2020, attracted by a jump in average sales caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Features and analysisWhat happens if a staff member won’t get a Covid-19 vaccine?
The Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out by the NHS but what happens if a staff member doesn’t want to take it?
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Interviews and ProfilesHow I reacted when staff tested positive for Covid-19
Nisa retailer Harj Dhasee warns: don’t slack on social distancing.
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Features and analysisWhat do Welsh stores need to change to be Covid-19 compliant?
New government guidance on Covid-19 safety for Welsh retailers has come into effect at short notice.
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Advice GuideHow to make a traffic light system for your store
Itteringham Village Shop in Norfolk has created a low-cost traffic light system to help manage social distancing.
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NewsSteve Bassett to open Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store
Top convenience retailer Steve Bassett is set to open a Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store.
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NewsStockpiling of paper products returned during November lockdown
PayPoint research found a spike in sales of paper products in the convenience channel in the fourth quarter of 2020
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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OpinionTime to embrace the challenge of 2021
Pete Cheema of the Scottish Grocers Federation believes the sector is ready to face the challenges of 2021
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Features and analysisRetailers unfazed by new national lockdown
Retailers are focusing on ensuring delivery services can cope with added demand that the new lockdown will bring.
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Features and analysisNottingham store brings back ‘Marcus Rashford school lunches’
The shop is giving out free hot and cold lunches to school kids.
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Dear JacConfusion over free school meals voucher scheme eligibility
UPDATED: Devon Council responds to the confusion over the voucher scheme.
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Features and analysisLooking back on 2020 in convenience
ConvenienceStore.co.uk recaps some of the stories from the past 12 months that resonated with readers.
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OpinionMaintaining the momentum in 2021 will be crucial
As we move into 2021, James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores stresses the importance of building on the progress made in 2020.
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailers spread the joy with some help from Ribena
Independent retailers have been spreading festive cheer to local charities thanks to some help from Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I.
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Interviews and ProfilesSaint Nico brings Christmas cheer to South Shields
Premier retailer Tahir Ali, aka Nico, has been working tirelessly to help others this festive season.
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Interviews and ProfilesNisa retailer beats life-threatening illness to make his store a success
Richard and Lynn Kent took over Nisa Evington, Leicester almost three years ago and are finally seeing their plans realised.
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Dear JacWhat happens when the police won’t come to your store?
Fed up with no police response? Jac Roper works with a retailer considering changing his business model due a lack of action.