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Investment plans for 2020
Four C-Store Champions discuss their investment plans for 2020 - including food to go, staff training, delivery solutions and new stores.
Costcutter Chislehurst, Kent
Anil Patel recently reopened his Costcutter store following a transformative three-month refit. He talks to C-Store about the impact the flagship store has had on sales.
David’s Kitchen, Kirkcaldy
Scottish c-store retailer David’s Kitchen recently opened a third site, in Kirkcaldy. Managing director Keith Fernie takes C-Store on a tour.
Co-op On the Go, America Square, London
The Co-op Group is trialling a new On the Go format in London, as it increasingly competes with food to go outlets in urban areas.
Cofresh extends snacking offer with Street Food range
Convenience Store senior reporter Ieuan Hughes looks at two new products from Indian snacking brand Cofresh.
Ferrero supports convenience retailers during Diwali
Convenience Store’s Sarah Britton explains how Ferrero is supporting small stores this Diwali.
Premier Foods gets summer ready with new launches
Convenience Store senior reporter Ieuan Hughes looks at three new products from Premier Foods’ Mr Kipling and Loyd Grossman brands.
Mondelēz releases sleighful of Cadbury NPD for Christmas
Convenience Store features editor Sarah Britton looks inside Cadbury UK’s Santa sack.
Costcutter Cockshut Hill, Sheldon
Rekha Godhania discusses the success of her Costcutter store, which was one of the symbol group’s first Shopper First concept sites when it opened in 2017.
For Earth’s Sake, Cranleigh, Surrey
Vanessa Ford-Robbins discusses her new zero waste store in Cranleigh.
Convenience Retail Awards 2019
The best in UK convenience retailing was celebrated in style at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 14 March. Watch some of the highlights here.
New year, new you: Beef up your vegan sales
An influx of vegetarian and animal-free lines entering the market means convenience retailers can meet demand for this phenomenal trend.
Local sourcing in Hull
Wharfedale Premier owner Sam Coldbeck explains the importance of sourcing local produce in an inner city store.
Cutting-edge technology
Southampton-based retailers Richard Inglis and Steve Bassett discuss how new technology is enabling them to boost footfall and reduce costs at their respective stores.
Thornton's Budgens, Belsize Park
Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
On the agenda: The environment
C-Store editor David Rees introduces a short film on the plastic reduction agenda, featuring Defra, the ACS, Zero Waste Scotland and leading retailers.
Spar Market, Pwllheli, Wales
Conrad Davies’ Pwllheli store was the first in the country to convert to the Spar Market format. One year on from the major revamp, he discusses the impact of the new-look store on margins and sales.
Nisa Motherwell Road, Bellshill
Retailer Daniall Nadeem discusses his new Nisa store in Bellshill, Scotland, which opened on 6 July on the site of a former pub.
Battersea General Store, London
Raj Bathia, owner of Battersea General Store in the regenerated Battersea Power Station, discusses the 6,500sq ft store’s early success.
Spar Liptraps Lane, Tunbridge Wells
Owner Dee Patel and MSP Systems founder Romesh Perera discuss the new high-tech Spar store in Tunbridge Wells.
Save Local, Colchester
Andrea Aston, owner of Save Local in Colchester, takes C-Store on a tour of her new 3,300 sq. ft. convenience store which has taken four years to design and build.
Convenience Retail Awards 2018
The UK’s leading c-store retailers and suppliers attended CRA 2018 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, where Budgens of Islington was crowned overall winner.
Responsible retailing: Eldred Drive Stores, Orpington
Anita Nye, manager of Premier Eldred Drive Stores, explains why the store has implemented a ban on the sale of energy drinks to under-16s - and discusses the importance of responsible retailing in general.
Reducing plastic waste: Hisbe, Brighton
Amy Anslow, co-founder of Hisbe supermarket in Brighton, discusses how the store has reduced plastic waste and packaging.
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