All Convenience Store articles in Blogs – Page 14
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Staff resignation
It’s a strange feeling when you get a member of staff handing in their resignation, says Shetland retailer Scott Preston.
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A tasty development
Such has been the success of local products that independents should be asking whether they can afford not to stock them, says editor David Rees.
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Local competition
M Local has just opened near Sunder’s Londis Headington store, but so his fears have gone unfounded.
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Autumn watch
The Autumn Financial Statement has become one of the most important days in the political calendar, says James Lowman.
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Glass half full
Shetland retailer Scott disputes the much-repeated concerns over nails in coffins - literally as well as metaphorically.
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Festive spirit
With Halloween lighting up sales, Premier retailer Linda Williams is now looking forward to Small Business Saturday and the Christmas season.
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The season to be merry
Christmas, the relaunched National Lottery and a recent wine trip to Chile give Londis retailer Sunder Sandher reasons to be cheerful.
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Fix a broken system
The rates system is broken and the onus is on George Osborne to fix it, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Prepare for a Big Night In
The Big Night In continues to grow in UK households, so from Thursday to Sunday you need to be prepared, says HIM’s Natalie Goodridge.
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Breaking bad
David Knight’s decision to upgrade his building security prevented a gang from breaking into his Hassocks store. But he was not prepared for the lack of police support.
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Fighting back
Sunder Sandher is gearing up for the opening of an M Local near his Londis store in Oxford.
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Planning ahead
Maintaining a town centre first planning policy is vital for our high streets, argues James Lowman.
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Spooky treats
Halloween is one of the biggest events of the retail year, says HIM’s Natalie Goodridge.
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Working holiday
While Hassocks took its holidays, it was back to school for Budgens retailer David Knight who undertook a comprehensive review of his business.
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Product NewsBetty Crocker adds to cupcake mix range
Betty Crocker is to launch two new cupcake mixtures to help inspire at-home bakers.
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Making headlines
Retailers need to take a common sense approach to displaying lads mags in their store.
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Diversifying Services
Retailers have an opportunity to differentiate by offering additional services such as parcel collection and delivery.