All Blog articles – Page 14
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Don't neglect store ambience
The in-store experience and environment are becoming the new differentiator for shoppers, says HIM's Daron Gonzales.
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Positive energy
Convenience store owners are no better placed to deal with energy companies than domestic consumers, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Taking the plunge
Londis retailer Ramesh Shingadia’s decision to expand his store has been both the hardest and most exciting thing he has done as a retailer.
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Up and running
Since Budgens retailer David Knight opened his second store, customer reaction and sales have been very encouraging.
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When thoughts turn to spring
At this time of year it’s important for retailers to ensure their store is fit to take advantage of shoppers’ optimism, says HIM’s Blake Gladman.
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Reducing the strength
An Ipswich scheme to tackle street drinking has been a success, but clarity is needed to ensure such schemes are rolled out effectively elsewhere, James Lowman argues.
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Standing out from the crowd
Londis retailer Sunder Sandher discusses some ideas to get you ahead of the competition.
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Maximising events
Events are a great way for retailers to drive footfall and create in-store theatre, says HIM’s Molly Wilmot.
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Waiting for the Budget
The Chancellor’s Budget will hold more interest than usual for retailers this year, says James Lowman.
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Decision time
Sunder has to choose between fighting the growing competition or selling his Londis Headington store to Café Nero.
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Fighting our corner
Like many independent retailers, Edinburgh retailer Linda Williams is facing the prospect of a multiple competitor opening on her doorstep.
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The key trends of 2014
Natalie Goodridge of HIM suggests meal solutions are a big opportunity for c-stores this year.
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New year, new store
Budgens retailer David Knight has purchased a new 6,000sq ft store a few miles from his award-winning Hassocks store.
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The retailer support network
It’s so important for retailers to go to other stores and see what they can learn, says Londis retailer Sunder Sandher.
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The highs and lows of 2013
Confidence is improving, and shoppers say they want their local stores to succeed, says HIM’s Natalie Goodridge.
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Staff resignation
It’s a strange feeling when you get a member of staff handing in their resignation, says Shetland retailer Scott Preston.
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A tasty development
Such has been the success of local products that independents should be asking whether they can afford not to stock them, says editor David Rees.
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Local competition
M Local has just opened near Sunder’s Londis Headington store, but so his fears have gone unfounded.
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Autumn watch
The Autumn Financial Statement has become one of the most important days in the political calendar, says James Lowman.