All Symbol Groups articles – Page 3
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Promotional FeatureHow post offices function as the heart of a community
Two people running village post office branches explain how a change of direction led them to become the centre of their communities.
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: help is at hand
A selection of retailers discuss their relationships with their symbol and franchise groups and what keeps them loyal
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Promotional FeatureVersatile options for fascia success
With a record number of retailers moving to Nisa Retail in 2020 and those investing in new and upgraded stores enjoying average sales uplifts of 11%, there has never been a better time to join the group, it says.
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Features and analysisS&W Wholesale opens 50th Nearby symbol store
The 50th Nearby store is based in Keady, Co. Armagh.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s hits 100th Morrisons Daily milestone
McColl’s hit the 100 Morrisons Daily target two months ahead of schedule.
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Promotional FeatureHow a Premier store in Sheffield has innovated its way to retail success
Despite all the challenges of the past 19 months, Mandeep Singh and his brothers Baljeet and Vrinder have brought in a host of innovations – from a beer cave to a thriving delivery service – at their Premier convenience store in Sheffield, and are reaping the rewards.
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Promotional FeatureFocusing on the future with Nisa
A record number of retailers moved to Nisa Retail in 2020, with those investing in new and upgraded stores enjoying average sales uplifts of 11%.
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Features and analysisParfetts appoints Steve Moore as new head of retail
Moore was previously at Costcutter where he was responsible for sales and recruitment.
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: strong ties
We speak to a selection of retailers about the support they’ve received from their symbol and franchise groups over the past year and where they would like to see improvements.
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Promotional FeatureWhat does the next year look like for One Stop Franchise?
One Stop Franchise has experienced major developments in recent months, with this trend set to continue as it pursues ambitious goals for the future. The business is looking to recruit a lot more stores and has exciting plans to enhance its partnership model, as One Stop explains.
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Promotional FeatureCostcutter uses shopper insights to create lifelong loyalty
With Costcutter now part of the Bestway family, it is better placed than ever to champion and support independent retailers.
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Promotional FeatureSouthern Co-op franchise extends its appeal to new partners
With more than 50 franchise stores now operating across the south of England, Southern Co-op’s partners are proving that community is just as important as product offering.
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Promotional FeatureBest-one offers the service and support that retailers need
Started by shopkeepers for shopkeepers, Best-one’s credo is to provide the necessary service and support to build sustainable and profitable independent businesses
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Promotional FeatureSPAR backs independent retailers with tailored support
As lockdown eases and life returns to the old normal, SPAR is looking forward to a steady stream of independent retailers joining its ranks.
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Promotional FeatureHow to choose a delivery partner for your store
Looking to branch into home delivery but not sure who you should be working with? Here are the questions you should be asking.
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Promotional FeatureWhat convenience retailers need in a symbol partner
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a unique test for convenience retailers, who have returned to the centre of community life as people have stayed at home and shopped locally. Symbol groups have used their collaborative advantages to adapt quickly, an edge that will prove useful as restrictions ease, as SPAR ...
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Interviews and ProfilesSuccess for Steve Bassett’s new Simply Fresh store
Steve Bassett opened a new Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s store in February and has already seen strong growth.
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Promotional FeatureEvolving store formats to support business growth
Nisa explains why its latest Evolution and Express store formats are worth investigating by independent retailers
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Features and analysisFascia & franchise: Are you getting the right support?
C-Store speaks to five retailers about the support their franchise and symbol groups provide them and how they have worked through the challenges of 2020.
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore launches new Spar model
A.F. Blakemore has launched a new commission operator Spar store model with the first store now open.