All Blog articles – Page 24
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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
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Swine flu: how it affects your business
The UK could yet feel the full effects of the swine flu pandemic, and small stores need to be prepared, says James Lowman of the ACS.
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The Big Deal
Dave Newman's been on holiday - for the fifth time in 18 years - and is now ready for the next one
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Editor's comment: Behind every good retailer...
Independent retailers generally choose that path because they want to be their own boss, but we all know it is tricky to make it entirely on your own.
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Editor's comment: Tobacco display ban - get involoved
We've long been urging retailers to protest about the tobacco display ban.
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Editor's comment: Tins and packets are back
Tins and packets are back, says David Rees, but don't ignore other areas of expansion
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Editor's comment: IGD figues; Cancel your energy contract
At this time of year I always find myself looking forward to the latest figures from IGD about the size and shape of the convenience store sector.
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The Big Deal
Dave Newman is setting out his stall for a bumper summer, buoyed by stay-at-home seasiders
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Editor's comment: Empty shops revival plan; Steady trading
The Government's plans for empty shops have sent David Ress to check the calendar
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Tackling retail crime
Local partneships can establish an effective approach to crimes against shops, says James Lowman
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BlogThe Big Deal
Columnist Dave Newman reflects on running his business in Britain’s latest ‘Tesco town’