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More retailers sponsoring local events to promote their stores
Fewer retailers are investing in marketing, according to C-Store’s 2013 Product Survey
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Dogs sniff out illicit tobacco from Nottinghamshire shops
Six of the 10 stores raided were found to be selling counterfeit tobacco
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Retailer loses right to sell alcohol anywhere in UK
The retailer was found guilty of six offences for dealing in illicit tobacco and alcohol
More retailers sponsoring local events to promote their stores
Fewer retailers are investing in marketing, according to C-Store’s 2013 Product Survey
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New mango flavoured Oasis launched
CCE is targeting 16-24 year olds with a new 500ml mango medley variant of Oasis
Cathedral City unveils Chedds Cheese & Toasties lunchbox pack
Cathedral City is to launch a convenience sector specific format of Chedds Cheese & Toasties in June.
Cadbury unveils strawberries & creme tablet
Retailers can brighten up their shelves with British-inspired Cadbury Dairy Milk strawberries & creme.
Fear factor
Intimidated staff too scared to do their jobs was the scene that greeted manager Matthew Pout
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Fear factor
Intimidated staff too scared to do their jobs was the scene that greeted manager Matthew Pout
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Victory in Basingstoke
Mark Buttress took on the might of Tesco and won in front of a government inspector. Robin Mannering reports
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Dee's Bright Idea
Dee Sedani needed convincing that LED lighting could save him money, but now he is advocating it for the entire industry
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Tough work
Aidan Fortune meets a manager who has notched up impressive results by standing up to shoplifters
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Sherborne ultimatum
Tesco must be used to local opposition to its ambitions, but it must be shocked by the resistance it’s met in Dorset
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Energy aware
An Ecomonitor energy survey of Mace Victoria Dock shows that a few small changes could save owner Perry money
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Costcutter Wath, Yorkshire
Attention to detail earnt Costcutter Wath the Best Small Store and Best Customer Service accolades at the Convenience Retail Awards. Sarah Britton reports.
Londis, Ascot: Winning off licence
Londis Ascot was recently crowned Off Licence Retailer of the Year at the Convenience Retail Awards in March. Robin Mannering reports.
Illicit tobacco: Piecing it together
There’s no single answer to solving the UK’s significant and growing illicit tobacco trade. Gaelle Walker puzzles it out.
Show business
Londis retailer Sunder Sandher has been getting the most out of contacts gained at the NCS.
Point of difference
As the maket matures, we all need to understand what makes us different in order to survive, says Budgens retailer David Knight.
Planning powers
The vision, and the will, for a thriving high street needs to come from the top, says editor David Rees.
