All articles by Tracy West
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Products In DepthCash in: Cereal bars - Play the field
Manufacturers are working hard to provide a cereal bar suited to every occasion. Tracy West takes a tour of on-the-go bars to afternoon treats
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Products In DepthCash in: Worldly foods - Worldly wise
Are you up to date with what’s happening in the world food arena? Tracy West takes you on a tour of the latest trends in global cuisine
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Product NewsBeauty spot
Is your female toiletries range good enough to win over those top-up and distress purchasers? Tracy West offers advice on ironing out the wrinkles
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Products In DepthCash in: Sniff out profit
Colds might be a nuisance, but they can make you money. Tracy West takes a healthy interest in the latest marketing advice for the category
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Products In DepthCash in: Tinned food
Tinned food may have some heavy competition, but it’s still a category in growth. Tracy West urges retailers to give it the respect it deserves
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Advice Guide
It's good to "talk": Helplines and counselling services
Helplines and counselling services are available to help you and your staff get over serious incidents in your store. Tracy West reports
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Product News
Sweet talking: sugar confectionery in close-up
There’s plenty to talk about in the sugar confectionery market, reports Tracy West. Retro revivals, healthy eating and sours are the buzz words
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Product News
See it, buy it; the chocolate impulse
Chocolate is big business for c-stores and there’s plenty going on in this category to keep you on your toes. Tracy West takes a peek at the action
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Product News
Household and Laundry cleans up in the aisles
Streamlining your laundry and household cleaning range could be a sales winner. Tracy West gets some advice on how to make a clean sweep
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Product News
Paws célèbre: the rise of premium pet food
We Brits do like to pamper our pets and even the recession has failed to dampen sales.
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News
Parking problems
Parking restrictions can cost convenience retailers thousands in lost trade. Tracy West reports.
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Product News
Female bathroom products
Small stores’ don’t need to be awash with female toiletries, but you do need to stock a selected range. Tracy West looks at what women want.
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Product News
Breakfast basics
Many people buy their breakfast in c-stores, but their choices can be surprising. Tracy West looks at the varied options for starting the day.
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News
Towering sucess
Spar retailer Paul Stone's latest store is the epitome of modern convenience retailing with its carefully staged lighting, wide aisles and metre upon metre of chiller space.
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Product News
Wholesaler to Retailer: Diageo's spirit of discovery
Diageo's plan when it went in to remerchandise the spirits department at Batleys' West Bromwich depot was to make it easier for retailers to shop
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Product News
Hot beverages: some views on home brews
Consumers are turning their backs on lattes on the move in a bid to save cash, which spells a big opportunity for c-stores.
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News
Directional taste: a report on regional preferences
If someone came into your shop and asked for a Gypsy Tart would you know what they wanted? If you were trading in Kent then hopefully you would, but if you were elsewhere in the country you might be left scratching your head...
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Products In Depth
Cash in: battery arming
With nearly a third of all batteries sold in the run up to Christmas, now is the time to make sure your range is right and that you have enough in stock to cater for increased demand
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Product News
Sugar rush
Sweets provide a cheap treat during hard times but that’s no reason to take your eye off the ball and let market trends pass you by