All Dear Jac articles – Page 14
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Dear JacIs this news wholesaler a modern day Dick Turpin?
Our resident agony aunt Jac Roper has been fielding calls from retailers unhappy with Smiths News’ service.
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Dear JacWhat’s the minimum number of newspapers you have to sell to remain viable?
Dear Jac speaks to a retailer who is fed up with how his supplier is treating him.
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Dear JacWhat can you do about Londis allocations?
Dear Jac speaks to a retailer who is upset about how Londis is treating him.
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Dear JacIs your ATM provider playing fair?
Dear Jac hears from a retailer who has had a tough time following a dramatic reduction in cash withdrawals at their ATM.
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Dear JacTreat National Lottery tickets the same as booze and tobacco
Unsure about age-restrictions when it comes to National Lottery? Dear Jac has everything you might need.
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Dear JacThinking about selling to Sainsbury’s?
Sainsbury’s might be in the market for convenience stores as Jac found out when speaking to a retailer looking to sell up.
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Dear JacHow do you make PayPoint pay for you?
Fed up with card transactions for services that you’re losing money on? Dear Jac takes up the case for a retailer experiencing this.
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Dear JacWhat categories should you cut from your store?
Looking to cut back on unprofitable products? Dear Jac speaks to a retailer who is culling low margin categories.
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Dear JacWho runs your business when you’re off?
Need a break from your store? Dear Jac might have the person to help you out.
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Dear JacAre you being pushed in the right direction on shop refits?
Dear Jac investigates if symbol group reps are playing fair on refits following a retailer query.
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Dear JacA positive result from PayPoint
Dear Jac speaks to Premier store owner who managed to come out on top in a dispute with PayPoint
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Dear JacDon’t gamble on dirty equipment
Our Agony Aunt Jac Roper helps a retailer supplied with less than pristine equipment.
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Dear JacAre you ready to take on the energy companies?
Ofgem suggested some reforms for the business energy market. Dear Jac gauges reaction from retailers.
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Dear JacCarriage charge increase causing carnage
Dear Jac speaks to a retailer about the Smiths News carriage charge increase and its impact.
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Dear JacWhy you should remove the ‘card not present’ function to avoid scams
Unless, of course, you do some selling over the phone.
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Dear JacLooking for a card machine supplier?
Dear Jac asked you all for advice on card machine suppliers and you certainly delivered. Just be sure to check the fine print.
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Dear JacCouncil sees us as a soft target over waste licence
Dear Jac hears from some retailers who feel victimised by their local council.
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Dear JacIs there a Paypoint boycott? We’ll join it
Dear Jac helps a retailer considering a PayPoint boycott over confusing commissions by taking it all the way to the top.
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Dear JacSecond lockdown in Leicester causing cash and carry chaos
Dear Jac hears from a retailer in Leicester who has had some less than positive experiences with their cash and carry.
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Dear JacWhich card machine supplier is right for you?
Struggling to decide which card machine supplier to use? You’re not alone. Dear Jac helps a retailer with the same dilemma.