All Blog articles – Page 23
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Editor’s comment: Second-class citizens; Sign our petition
There's a strange mixture of stories emerging from the Post Office at the moment. On the one hand, there's good news about the PO's new banking service which will give consumers new reasons to visit their local offices and give retailers more...
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The battle for the future of the convenience sector starts here
James Lowman of the ACS hopes for help as the election approaches – but he’s not holding his breath
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Don't let us become a nation of intimidated shopkeepers
Dave Newman is doing all he can to protect his staff and his business - but are the police?
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Editor’s comment: Play your cards right
A colleague was shopping in a local Co-op store recently and, prompted by the debit card terminal to vote on an issue of the day, she attempted to share this involvement with counter staff. "Yeah, I know," said the teenager behind…
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Alcohol restrictions must be evidence based
A minimum price for alcohol may be attractive but we must be consistent, argues James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores
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Snow brings a windfall for local stores
Snowed in up a hill, Convenience Store columnist Dave Newman's customers turned to their local retailer and his heroic staff.
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Planning policy gives little reassurance for small stores
New planning policy is being heralded as good for small stores, but James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores isn’t convinced.
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Is there any future in newspaper delivey?
Let down by both publishers and wholesalers, Dave Newman wonders if it's time to rethink the role of newspapers and magazines in his store.
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Treat store workers like nurses or firemen
Government must clamp down on violence against workers in any community role, says James Lowman of the ACS
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Editor’s comment: No thinking on drinking
While the government is still patting itself on the back for the tobacco display ban, the attention of health professionals is predictably turning to alcohol
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The Big Deal
With summer over and the bills piling up with the leaves, Hastings retailer Dave Newman succumbs to the October blues
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Editor’s comment: In the dark
We waited until MPs had voted on the Health Bill before sending this issue of C-Store to the printers, but we had a sinking feeling some time ago that it was a foregone conclusion. Monday night's...
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Trust us to reduce plastic bag use
Government meddling will spoil retailers’ common objectives to reduce bag use, says ACS chief executive James Lowman
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BlogEditor’s comment; Identity cards; Waste disposal
The final, much-anticipated launch of the new national ID card next month comes at a time when retailers are increasingly being singled out and persecuted for not asking for ID often enough.
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The big deal: Tackling underage smoking and drinking
Retailer Dave Newman wants a different approach to tackling underage smoking and drinking
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Editor’s comment: Does Tesco have any friends any more?
Does Tesco have any friends any more? Although the company is, on the whole, widely respected in the retail trade, it also has some very active opponents. The retail giant has increasingly come under...
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Time to make our mark
James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores has a busy month ahead, representing independent retailers at the political party conferences
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The Big Deal
Who should take responsibility for wasted food? Let's start with the mults, says Dave Newman
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Editor’s comment: Nisa Today's bid; Swine flu
David Rees sees the bid for Nisa-Today's as the start of a new episode in the long running saga.
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ACS in Action
Retailers have won a rare and valuable victory over shop thieves, as James Lowman relates