All Convenience Store articles in Blogs – Page 18
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Plain speaking
It is the retail industry that has the most to lose from this latest state-sponsored assault on the tobacco sector.
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Fine tuning reaps rewards
When I first moved into the store in March I had seven days to get it open, so it was a big rush.
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Sustainability can drive your business forward
In his first blog for C-Store, David champions the principle of sustainability in business.
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The M Word
It looks like Costcutter will be forging an alliance with Morrisons some time soon, and what a shake-up that will give the convenience industry.
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BlogJoin the symbol family
I have long said that as retailers we should look to work together more often. Sharing best practice and exchanging contacts or networking can reap many rewards, and joining a symbol group does just that.
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The Sunday blues
The Sunday Trading Olympics Bill is a blow for small retailers, but there are still plenty of opportunities
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Thank you and good night
After almost 21 years, it’s finally time to hang up my cash and carry clip-board and retire.
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BlogBack to business
It’s hard taking time away from my store, but I always come back feeling refreshed having done so.
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The blind leading the blinds
So, after many months and years of protesting, it’s finally here. We are now living in a country where the retail display of tobacco products is restricted.
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A terrible Budget for small shops
The 2012 Budget will go down as one of the worst for small shops,
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The price of success
Last weekend’s launch of the Sun on Sunday is likely to go down in history as one of the least-surprising sudden announcements ever.
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BlogIt's up to us to make the changes count
The opportunities are there for the taking if small stores play it right
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Darkness before the dawn
The tobacco display ban already seems to be having an effect on sales.
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Good riddance to January
It's always a relief to see January pass. After the manic December, everything falls flat in January.
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Carried away
We've had a few calls recently about the activities of Customs officers, and it hasn't been complimentary.
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Fresh thinking
It's great to hear that readers of Convenience Store are enjoying strong sales of fresh fruit & veg, to go with very encouraging sales overall.
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A date with destiny
Although 2012 has only just begun, it already feels like it will be a momentous year.