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FeaturesRacetrack Pitstop (Premier) Glasgow
Last year the Sud family embarked on a radical revamp of their Racetrack Pitstop (Premier-branded) forecourt store in Glasgow.
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Hunt’s Spar, Leyland, Lancashire
A £300k+ refit has completely refreshed the Hunt’s Spar store in Broadfield Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, as well as adding food to go and a fresh butchery counter to make it a destination store for shoppers at any time of day.
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Political gains
Establishing a relationship with your MP can help you influence local and national policy – and even force global corporations to make changes. Retailers and MPs share their experiences.
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Interview: Nisa chief executive Ken Towle
Just over a year on from the Co-op’s acquisition of Nisa, chief exective Ken Towle talks to C-Store about the progress made and developments for the future.
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Thrifty’s: The price is right
In the north west of England, independent retail group Thrifty’s is expanding quickly on the back of a community-focused approach and a commitment to offering sensational value in store.
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C-Store Champions: Learning the easy way
Our Champions discuss how they organise staff training and why they think time and money spent on it is beneficial to their business
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Simply Fresh Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon
Dave Singh’s Simply Fresh store on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon is seeing weekly turnover rise thanks to a focus on local and organic produce
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Technology: Reaching the digital customer
With smartphones an integral part of consumers’ lives, convenience retailers need to find new ways of engaging with their shoppers digitally, and a new suite of apps could be just the thing to bring their stores up to date
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Student special: The Village Store, University of Sheffield
Those attending Sheffield university can rest easy in the knowledge their campus c-store manager Rachel Fletcher knows exactly what students want.
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Student special: Spar Hull University, Yorkshire
With thousands of students flocking to Spar Hull University, ensuring speedy service is a top priority for the store’s assistant retail manager Dave Hunt.
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Student special: Costcutter Brunel University, London
Costcutter Brunel University is making the most of seasonal trends and peaks in student numbers, under the capable hands of store manager Arnaud Leudjou.
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Student special: Premier at the Union, Dundee University
The Premier store at Dundee University, headed up by former army chef and retail services manager Moira Dean, has been taken to the next level after a major refit.
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C-Store Champions: Get ahead with Generation Z
What does the generation who have grown up with the internet want from a c-store? Our C-Store Champions discuss the under-24s’ needs.
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The modern convenience store
Shopper trends are evolving as fast as ever, meaning retailers and symbol groups are having to revisit their whole offer to remain relevant and sustainable. Here we look at some of the latest versions of a modern c-store.
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Management software: Get with the program
Workforce management systems can help you optimise staffing levels and free up more time to oversee the running of your business
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Stretford Foodhall, Manchester
Stretford Foodhall is the latest venture from Mital Morar, who is enjoying huge success with Ancoats General Store in Manchester city centre.
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Food allergy labelling: Clear and present dangers
It’s hoped that reforms to food labelling will help those with allergies and intolerances, but how will the legislation affect independents?
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Retailer brands: Make your mark
A successful own brand offer can set you apart and provide a welcome margin boost, but be prepared for some hard graft
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The Snooty Fox (Nisa), Shalford, Surrey
The Snooty Fox café and convenience business has come a long way from its humble sandwich shop beginning.
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Products preview: The Co-op Christmas 2019
Christmas Day is only five months away and the 2019 season marks the first time that retailers supplied by Nisa and Costcutter can access The Co-op Group’s festive range of own-label products. Do any of the following take your fancy?
