All Blog articles – Page 16

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Silly season

2013-06-24T11:51:00Z

Contemplating two seasons in one day can be a challenge for retailers, says Budgens retailer David Knight.
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Anti-social amendments

2013-06-17T12:13:00Z

It’s a shame the government has undermined positive measures in the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill by introducing a last-minute clause, says James Lowman.
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Happy holidays

2013-06-05T11:30:00Z

A sunny long weekend helped sales to soar at Sunder’s Londis store in Headington.
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Face time

2013-06-03T13:16:00Z

Face-to-face relationships with reps are irreplaceable, argues Premier Edinburgh retailer Linda Williams.
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Inside Parliament

2013-05-23T11:35:00Z

The ACS gives evidence to MPs on the challenges facing the industry.
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Show business

2013-05-13T11:40:00Z

Londis retailer Sunder Sandher has been getting the most out of contacts gained at the NCS.
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Point of difference

2013-05-08T14:30:00Z

As the maket matures, we all need to understand what makes us different in order to survive, says Budgens retailer David Knight.
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Planning powers

2013-05-07T10:20:00Z

The vision, and the will, for a thriving high street needs to come from the top, says editor David Rees.
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Minimum requirement

2013-04-29T11:05:00Z

If the government really thinks small businesses are the driving force for economic growth then it needs to scrap business rates, or freeze the minimum wage, or both, says editor David Rees.
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Embracing the future

2013-04-22T11:20:00Z

Effective engagement is the key to facing the challenges ahead, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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A One Stop solution

2013-04-10T14:08:00Z

Whether a One Stop franchise turns out to be a good option for independents in the long run will obviously depend on the business model, says editor David Rees.
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Cracking Easter sales

2013-04-08T12:23:00Z

Easter sales were still sweet at Paul Hudson’s Spar store despite the chilly weather.
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Spring fever

2013-04-01T12:01:00Z

Sunder celebrates a cracking Easter at his Londis store in Headington, Oxfordshire
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School breakfast

2013-03-27T16:10:00Z

A link-up with her local school in Edinburgh has got children eating healthier and raised Linda Williams’ store profile.
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The Buyco issue

2013-03-27T16:05:00Z

Editor David Rees addresses questions arising from the Costcutter/P&H deal.
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Team work

2013-03-25T12:24:00Z

Londis retailer Sunder Sandher is working with staff and suppliers to increase sales at his Headington store.
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Seasonal sales

2013-03-18T10:28:00Z

Sussex Budgens retailer David Knight has been working harder to capitalise on events in the 2013 calendar.
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Shaping the debate

2013-03-11T11:25:00Z

Retailers and other communities stakeholders have to step up and make themselves heard on crime and other issues like neighbourhood planning, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Fresh meat

2013-03-01T15:26:00Z

Plans for a butchery counter couldn’t have come at a better time, says Spar retailer Paul Hudson.
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Celebrating longevity

2013-02-22T11:56:00Z

Linda Williams is celebrating 30 years’ trade at Broadway Convenience, Edinburgh.