All Blog articles – Page 20
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BlogIt's up to us to make the changes count
The opportunities are there for the taking if small stores play it right
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Darkness before the dawn
The tobacco display ban already seems to be having an effect on sales.
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Good riddance to January
It's always a relief to see January pass. After the manic December, everything falls flat in January.
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Carried away
We've had a few calls recently about the activities of Customs officers, and it hasn't been complimentary.
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Fresh thinking
It's great to hear that readers of Convenience Store are enjoying strong sales of fresh fruit & veg, to go with very encouraging sales overall.
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A date with destiny
Although 2012 has only just begun, it already feels like it will be a momentous year.
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Prepare for plain packaging fight
The battle for sensible debate on plain packaging is about to begin in earnest.
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A new plan
Mary Portas' report should prove a helpful tool in holding the government to account over the state of the high street.
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BlogHappy New Year - I believe it will be
2012 has been predicted as the year of opportunity for indies, and I believe this.
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BlogDan Cock: Village Stories
Dan reflects on Christmas 2011 and the areas he will be concentrating on in the months to come.
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Paradise deferred
The cost of doing business in the small store sector is threatening to overwhelm so many of the consumer and lifestyle trends that should be triggering a boom in the industry.
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Autumn statement
When it was suggested I comment on George Osborne’s autumn statement for this column, my reaction was ‘What statement?’.
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BlogEditor's comment
The cost of doing business in the small store sector is threatening to overwhelm so many of the consumer and lifestyle trends that should be triggering a boom in the industry.
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Editor's comment
It was fascinating to hear the Bibby Line Group and Costcutter management team talking of the acquisition of the symbol group
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BlogPredicting a 'smoking' 2012
I have to admit I had no burning issues on my mind. Until, that is, I heard some exciting predictions for the year ahead by Booker CEO Charles Wilson.
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Dan Cock: Village Stories
Dan’s already planning ahead for the challenge and opportunities that 2012 will bring
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Editor’s comment: David Rees
Just weeks before a stringent new regime on alcohol sales comes into force in Scotland, the stakes are being raised down South, too.
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Editor’s comment: David Rees - The big question
Would you like a Tesco opening on your street? I'm sure that most of you would answer no. And for those of you (and there are some) who have seen an increase in footfall as a result of a Tesco...