All Advice Guide articles – Page 6
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Google website competition urges retailers to get online
Retailers have the opportunity to be crowned an ‘e-champion’ thanks to a new competition from Google that aims to promote setting up business websites.
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Deli Counters: Deli-cutlessons
Deli counters can add great value to a store, but getting your offering right is a steep learning curve.
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Think tank:That call's for a purchase
Georgina Wild of HIM gives some insight into how to increase beer sales
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Loyalty: Calling Cards
The mults have had loyalty card schemes since the ’90s. Is it time for the convenience sector to join them?
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By the book
C-Store Champions discuss their views on the challenges presented by legislation
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BRC and NIIRTA clash over large retailer levy
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has criticised a report urging politicians not to introduce a large retailer levy.
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Beat the May 19 Employer Annual Returns deadline
Retailers are urged to file Employer Annual Returns online by May 19 to avoid a fine.
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National Minimum Wage increases to £6.08 an hour
From October 1, the National Minimum Wage for adults will increase by 2.5% from £5.93 to £6.08 per hour.
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New Sugro website offers product category information
Sugro has launched a new trade website, intended to provide retailers with free information on key categories
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Vans: Petrol heads
The rising cost of fuel is changing the way retailers decide what to drive, points out Robin Mannering
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Wholesaler to retailer: Batley's, Birtley, Coutny Durham - Message from Mars
Retailers who are members of the Batleys depot at Birtley, Chester-le-Street in County Durham, can now benefit from a texting system which alerts them to when Mars representatives will be in the depot, dishing out a special deal.
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In-store services: Powers of attraction
Providing additional services can mean shoppers make a beeline straight for you – and spend more while they’re there. Aidan Fortune looks at the options
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HIM think tank: the future of c-stores
Georgina Wild of HIM reveals what shoppers will expect from c-stores in the future
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Clocking on
Four C-Store Champions discuss how they divide up their working day and ensure a work/life balance. Sarah Britton reports
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Dear Jac: Licensing - Make your application count
Chris Mitchener of Licensing Solutions begins a new series of advice columns here
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Over the counter: Ready for action - Barns Green Village Store, Horsham, West Sussex
Pippa and David Heritage have won over their village community thanks to their go-getting attitude and charitable thinking
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Think tank: What’s driving top-up shoppers?
Georgina Wild of HIM considers how to encourage more top-up shoppers to visit c-stores
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First aid: Dont Panic
Knowing how to deal with a first aid emergency in your store can mean the difference between life and death, says Gaelle Walker
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Think tank: Frequent fliers
Georgina Wild of HIM has some advice to attract shoppers to your store more often
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Snow business
Four C-Store Champions discuss how they coped in the recent wintry weather