All Coronavirus articles – Page 6
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Interviews and ProfilesOne Stop retailer's food to go sales ‘decimated’ by second lockdown
Food to go in convenience continues to be hit following the second lockdown
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OpinionWhat does a subdued Halloween and Bonfire Night mean for other seasonal events?
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman examines how shoppers celebrated Halloween during Covid-19.
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Features and analysisWhat will be different about the second lockdown?
As the UK retail industry copes with another lockdown, how will it differ from earlier this year?
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Promotional FeatureAre your online age verification tools compliant?
AgeChecked CEO and founder Alastair Graham discusses the importance of age verification as retail migrates online
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Features and analysisClarity on tobacco anti-forestalling urged by trade bodies
The lack of a formal budget and no planned duty increase has led to confusion over tobacco sales for retailers.
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Interviews and ProfilesIs CJ Lang’s long-term strategy paying off?
Scottish-based Spar distributor CJ Lang was reported to be in a bad way less than five years ago when a new management team was brought in to shake things up. Has it worked?
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Dear JacLockdown and licensing…what are the rules?
A Nottingham retailer is confused about which restrictions should be followed - local or national?
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Features and analysisAF Blakemore outlines growth focus at trade show
The Spar Retail Show 2020 went digital due to the coronavirus. What were the key learnings from the virtual conference?
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Features and analysisRetailers prepare to step up for second lockdown
The government’s announcement of a second national lockdown, which will take place from 5 November to 2 December, has prompted the retail sector to prepare for another surge of demand.
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about OTC Medicines
Consumers are increasingly looking to c-stores for products to treat minor ailments.
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Features and analysisCoronavirus causes Christmas planning dilemmas
Retailers are facing a stock balancing act this Christmas as shoppers are adopting a ’wait and see’ approach to festive planning.
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Features and analysisClarity demanded over Nottingham lockdown restrictions
Additional lockdown restrictions in Nottingham have raised concerns among the retail industry.
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NewsWelsh guidance on firebreak product restrictions published
Mere hours before the 6pm deadline, the Welsh government has published guidance for retailers on what products they can and can’t sell during the firebreak lockdown.
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Features and analysisWelsh government’s non-essential product restrictions spark industry fury
Proposals to restrict the produces sold in stores in Wales as it heads into a ‘firebreak’ lockdown have sparked anger and confusion from the industry.
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Dear JacCan I refuse cash in my store?
The cash versus card debate takes an ugly turn as one retailer considers banning it from his store.
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Interviews and ProfilesNisa recruitment on the rise despite coronavirus
Nisa is set to pass the 500-store recruitment mark for this year despite the challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Interviews and Profiles‘Simply Fresh is still a disrupter’ – COO
Simply Fresh’s new COO Michael O’Loughlin talks the Sainsbury’s partnership, struggling retailers and international expansion in his first interview since his appointment
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Features and analysisHalloween preparations dividing retailers
With Covid-19 hitting social gatherings, some retailers are concerned over Halloween preparations.
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Interviews and Profiles‘Coronavirus has only made us stronger’ - One Stop
How did the coronavirus shift One Stop’s plans and how is the business going to deal with a Covid-19 Christmas? We spoke with head of franchise John Miller and franchise, finance and technology director Mark Everitt to discuss how it’s performing in a pandemic.
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Features and analysisWill there be another lockdown sales spike in convenience?
The growth seen in the early days of lockdown in the convenience channel may be behind us but how has the channel performed in recent weeks?