All Blog articles – Page 2

  • HIM
    Blog

    Digital ordering

    2018-12-12T10:27:00Z

    It is vital that suppliers embrace and invest in B2B e-commerce and are knowledgeable as to the key guiding principles, says HIM’s Chloe Kent.

  • Sam Coldbeck
    Blog

    Every little helps

    2018-11-28T11:38:00Z

    Making your business more sustainable can be good for the planet and your pocket, Sam argues.

  • Alice Dolling
    Blog

    Beyond price

    2018-11-19T12:18:00Z

    With multiple players now in the market, it will be very important for discounters to start to differentiate themselves beyond price and value to have that competitive edge, says HIM’s Alice Dolling.

  • ACS
    Blog

    Self promotion

    2018-11-19T12:09:00Z

    The sector clearly needs to shout more about its benefits to the community, James believes.

  • headshot
    Blog

    A safe place?

    2018-11-14T11:25:00Z

    The shocking, but not entirely surprising, findings of our mini survey of c-store operators is that practically every single one has been a recent victim of crime.

  • Champs
    Blog

    Healthy choices

    2018-10-31T11:08:00Z

    Bans and restrictions are not the correct way to go about tackling obesity, says Linda.

  • HIM
    Blog

    Healthier range, happier shoppers

    2018-10-26T11:33:00Z

    Understanding the core differences between the average shopper and the healthy snacking shopper is essential, writes HIM’s Zoe Jag-Nathan.

  • ACS
    Blog

    Far-reaching impact?

    2018-10-17T09:48:00Z

    Last week the Scottish government published a consultation aimed at tackling obesity. We’ve seen a number of policies start in Scotland then become law in Westminster, says James.

  • Steve Barnes
    Blog

    Vital support

    2018-10-04T11:41:00Z

    GroceryAid chief executive Steve Barnes discusses the findings of its new Impact Report.

  • HIM
    Blog

    Fuelling growth at the forecourt

    2018-09-21T10:33:00Z

    Shoppers are increasingly turning to forecourts for their weekly top-up needs, writes Giorgio Rigali.

  • ACS
    Blog

    Flexible working

    2018-09-19T15:51:00Z

    The Local Shop Report shows how the sector is offering employment flexibility, says James.

  • Sam Coldbeck
    Blog

    A familiar story

    2018-09-07T15:23:00Z

    The growing illicit trade in e-cigarettes needs addressing by government urgently, argues Sam.

  • HIM
    Blog

    The healthy snacking offer

    2018-08-24T10:28:00Z

    As many as 27% of shoppers want more healthier options to be available within meal deals so tap into this trend, says Giorgio Rigali.

  • ACS
    Blog

    Rating the options

    2018-08-22T14:22:00Z

    If the government wants to torch the business rates system, that’s fine by us, but many of the things that would make the system fairer and more effective don’t need a whole new system.

  • Linda Williams
    Blog

    A sizzling summer

    2018-08-14T16:30:00Z

    June, July and now August have been good months for our sector, says Linda

  • Richard Inglis
    Blog

    Staying ahead of the hackers

    2018-08-14T16:22:00Z

    Despite a robust set-up, Richard’s IT system was hacked. Here’s his advice after the experience

  • ACS
    Blog

    Fee to use?

    2018-07-25T15:24:00Z

    Link must continue to be held to account over the effects of interchange fee cuts, James argues.

  • HIM
    Blog

    Beating the discounter

    2018-07-24T15:01:00Z

    More shoppers are using the discounters to top up, creating a huge challenge for the convenience sector, writes Giorgio Rigali.

  • Richard Inglis
    Blog

    Maximise epos potential

    2018-07-13T15:59:00Z

    Many excellent retailers are not making the most of epos and technology, says Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard.

  • Pete Cheema
    Blog

    War on snacks?

    2018-07-12T11:14:00Z

    Restrictions on promotions of snacks and confectionery need to work for all parties, argues Pete.