All Blogs articles – Page 4

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sam Coldbeck
    Blog

    Protect reponsible retailers

    2018-07-04T11:18:00Z

    Legislation has to be policed correctly to protect the many responsible retailers who often lose out financially because they comply with the law, says Samantha.

  • Dominic Burrell
    Blog

    Winning during the World Cup

    2018-06-26T15:11:00Z

    It’s crucial retailers are catering for viewers’ needs, tempting them through quality ranges, eye-catching displays and enticing cross-promotions, writes HIM’s Dominic Burrell.

  • Richard Inglis
    Blog

    Turn to tech to keep you running

    2018-06-12T15:09:00Z

    Richard discusses the benefits of using RDM units to monitor temperatures in his chillers and freezers.

  • ACS
    Blog

    Targeting business crime

    2018-06-12T14:39:00Z

    The recent expert report on tackling retail crime takes a pragmatic approach, says James.

  • Heidi Lanschuetzer
    Blog

    Following the healthy agenda

    2018-05-31T12:01:00Z

    Making it easy for shoppers to choose a healthier option over a not-so-healthy one is paramount, writes HIM’s Heidi Lanschuetzer.

  • headshot
    Blog

    Adapting the gantry

    2018-05-31T11:40:00Z

    Our research indicates that retailers, and consumers, have simply got used to the inconveniences of tobacco regulation and carried on, says C-Store’s editor.