All Convenience Store articles in Blogs – Page 10

  • Blog

    Now is the time to speak out on Sunday trading

    2015-08-11T11:07:00Z

    The government has launched its consultation on plans to devolve Sunday trading regulations

  • Blog

    Heart of our communities

    2015-07-21T11:53:00Z

    Stephen Brown, Scotmid’s head of local sourcing, describes how the group develops its partnership with local suppliers across Scotland.

  • Blog

    Location, location, location

    2015-07-14T16:17:00Z

    Finding a site for Chaz Chahal’s new store was the first major challenge the Costcutter retailer faced.

  • Blog

    Counting the cost of the Budget

    2015-07-13T12:39:57.770Z

    The last week has been – in political terms at least - one of the most difficult for local shops in recent memory, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.

  • Blog

    Think mission for fresh sales

    2015-07-03T10:54:03.753Z

    In order to create the perception of a 'credible fresh food offer', the number one thing stores need to do is ensure a 'clean and tidy shopping area', writes HIM's Ed Sibley.

  • Blog

    Service with a smile

    2015-06-29T12:30:00Z

    There are many ways to be a great sales assistant, but two of the most important are being yourself and to put your customers first, writes award-winning Anita Nye.

  • Blog

    To buy or not to buy

    2015-06-23T10:49:32.773Z

    Chaz Chahal discusses the challenges of taking on new stores, as he embarks on the renovation of a new site in rural Worcestershire.

  • Blog

    Reforming business rates

    2015-06-15T12:26:16.690Z

    The ACS has put forward its proposals for making business rates for small stores fairer, writes James Lowman.

  • Blog

    Interrupting and inspiring in-store

    2015-06-08T11:35:00Z

    HIM research has found that the level of impulse purchasing in convenience stores is at an impressive five-year high, says Katie Littler.

  • Blog

    The big deal

    2015-06-02T15:18:59.493Z

    Booker’s proposed acquisition of Musgrave GB will have a huge and lasting impact on convenience retailing in the UK.

  • David Knight
    Blog

    Cautious optimism

    2015-06-02T15:14:00Z

    David Knight welcomes Booker’s plans to buy Budgens and Londis.

  • Blog

    What to expect from the unexpected

    2015-05-21T14:51:12.530Z

    What will a majority Conservative government mean for the sector, asks James Lowman.

  • Blog

    Time to multiply

    2015-05-19T15:48:18.683Z

    Ramesh has bought a new store in Horsham, near his Londis Southwater store, and sales are already up 15%.

  • Champs
    Blog

    Summing it up

    2015-05-01T16:18:00Z

    The benefits of getting involved in a local school project are adding up at Premier Edinburgh, says Linda Williams.

  • Blog

    Policy watch

    2015-04-27T12:42:19.567Z

    We can expect policy developments on key issues after the election, regardless of who’s in power, says James Lowman.

  • Blog

    How community work pays off

    2015-04-17T17:09:19.337Z

    A large Co-op opened near Ramesh Shingadia's Londis store in Southwater a few years ago, but he has always been able to maintain sales because of his community engagement, he says.

  • David Knight
    Blog

    Event planning

    2015-04-13T11:49:00Z

    Sound preparation and offering something different paid off for Knight’s Budgens at Easter.

  • Blog

    Time to review progress

    2015-04-02T11:51:00Z

    It’s been a year since Ramesh re-opened his Londis store in Southwater, West Sussex, so it is a good time to review progress.

  • Blog

    Budget analysis

    2015-03-30T10:58:56.057Z

    Overall, this was a safe Budget, but the real challenges will come when the next government unveils its programme after the election, says James Lowman.

  • Blog

    Take the high road

    2015-03-25T09:57:15.423Z

    Congratulations to the team at Scotmid, and particularly those at the store in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, for being named Convenience Retailer of the Year.