All articles by David Rees – Page 21
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Blog
Take the high road
Congratulations to the team at Scotmid, and particularly those at the store in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, for being named Convenience Retailer of the Year.
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Blog
What does the future look like?
Are you an independent retailer? Have you ever considered running a franchised store? For some people, these two questions are mutually exclusive...
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NewsA new way of working
What’s the deal about franchising? Far from being about restricting independence, retailers are saying that it is giving them new opportunities to trade successfully.
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NewsFranchise model set for further growth in convenience
The franchise model is set for further growth in the convenience market with a renewed push by Bargain Booze and continuing growth in the One Stop programme.
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NewsOn the path to better sales
Londis retailer Ramesh Shingadia had some scientific help from Unilever to help plan his new store in Southwater, West Sussex.
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Blog
Time for a new plan
When a multiple retailer arrives and says they want to open a store, it still seems that most council planning departments welcome them with open arms.
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NewsOne Stop joins Association of Convenience Stores
Tesco-owned One Stop has pledged to play a full part in ACS activities
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NewsJonathan James to take on 36 Bargain Booze stores
Budgens retailer and former ACS chairman Jonathan James is to take over 36 of the 37 former GT News stores recently acquired by Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail on a franchisee basis
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NewsMore Costcutter stores make the switch to Nisa
A number of Costcutter retailers in Northern Ireland have left the group and signed up with Nisa.
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NewsNCS Partners to help stores unlock opportunities
Companies representing more than 600 brands will be exhibiting at the National Convenience Show.
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Blog
April is the cruellest month
It has particular significance this year because the tobacco display ban will become a reality for every c-store on 6 April.
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NewsUK’s best c-stores revealed on CRA 2015 shortlist
The official shortlist has been announced for the 2015 Convenience Retail Awards, organised by Convenience Store and The Grocer.
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NewsLondis sets out new symbol group vision
Londis has set out a new brand proposition designed to increase its focus on convenience and to make it more appealing to quality independent retailers.
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NewsLatest new format Nisa Local store opens
The latest new format Nisa store has opened in Denton, on the outskirts of Manchester city centre.
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NewsBudgens retailers welcome rebate U-Turn and new strategy
Budgens store owners have expressed their relief and renewed confidence in the brand after Musgrave GB performed a U-turn on plans to scrap its retailer rebate scheme.
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NewsHIM International launches first global convenience study
Convenience shopping is a global trend that is present and growing in countries across the world, according to HIM International’s first study of global shopper preferences.
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NewsBudgens to keep rebate scheme as part of business plan
Budgens has pledged to maintain its retailer rebate scheme after an outcry from retailers.
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NewsCheema family speaks out about Costcutter exit
Malcolm’s Stores director Paul Cheema has spoken publicly for the first time about the reasons for leaving Costcutter and joining Nisa at the end of last year.
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NewsHIM identifies new wave of convenience shopper
A new breed of consumer is emerging and retailers need to be ready to meet their needs to thrive in 2015 and beyond, according to convenience shopper experts HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsEtwall store signals more growth for One Stop franchise
One Stop has now signed up more than 75 stores to its franchise programme.