All Blog articles – Page 13
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Increasing the focus
Ramesh is over the transitional stage and focusing on bedding everything in at his Southwater Londis store.
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Monitoring alcohol policy
The ACS will fight proposals to restrict the number of alcohol licences in an area, says James Lowman.
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How own label adds value
A credible own-label offer is a key way of driving loyalty, says HIM’s Jennifer Pratt.
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It’s all a gamble
Every penny spent is a gamble, says Shetland retailer Scott Preston, who is about to embark on a £25,000 refit.
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BlogThe heat is on
Sales are sizzling in the sunshine, but the heat is on as Budgens retailer David Knight has some tough decisions to make.
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A renewed focus
Ramesh Shingadia returns to his store after a short break and reaps the benefits of seeing it with fresh eyes.
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Understanding the impact
ACS chief executive James Lowman urges the Department of Health to look at the real evidence when comes to assessing the impact of plain packaging.
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Missing the point
One month on from the end of Costcutter’s distribution link with Nisa, what have we learned?
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Taking stock
Ramesh Shingadia is taking a step back after a gruelling few months with his store refit - but everything is going to plan.
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Don't forget core missions
With growing pressures facing the channel, convenience needs to re-focus on core missions to ensure its long-term success, says HIM’s Sophie Jones.
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What communities want
The overall message of a new ACS report is simple - people want diversity on their high streets, says chief executive James Lowman.
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Targets within our sights
In terms of the targets for Ramesh’s relaunched and enlarged store, there is real light at the end of the tunnel.
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BlogBuilding our defences
Aldi is expected to submit its plans in the next few weeks, but Linda Williams’ Premier store is in a strong position to hold its ground - if the worst comes to the worst.
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Why meals need to be a focus
The ‘meal for tonight’ and ‘food to go’ missions are seeing the strongest growth year-on-year, says HIM’s Sarah Ashworth.
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Brand new levies
Mandatory plastic bag charges is one piece of regulation which the ACS is fully supportive of, says chief executive James Lowman.
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Learning and growing
Up until now Ramesh and his team been firefighting – with the size of the store and the introduction of the post office a dramatic change – but now things are finally starting to settle down.
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Let services work for your business
Using services to drive footfall is as relevant today as it’s ever been, says HIM’s Molly Wilmot.
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Open for business
The official opening of Ramesh Shingadia’s revamped Londis Southwater store took place on a recent Saturday, following months of hard work.
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BlogInvesting for success
Premier retailer Linda Williams is full of plans for her Edinburgh store to ensure it’s more than a match for Aldi.