All Convenience Store articles in Blogs – Page 2

  • 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.

  • Linda Williams
    Blog

    A sizzling summer

    2018-08-14T16:30:00Z

    June, July and now August have been good months for our sector, says Linda

  • Richard Inglis
    Blog

    Staying ahead of the hackers

    2018-08-14T16:22:00Z

    Despite a robust set-up, Richard’s IT system was hacked. Here’s his advice after the experience

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Lytewater Range
    Product News

    New electrolyte drinks target convenience sector

    2018-05-29T16:23:00Z

    Lytewater has launched a new electrolyte drinks range made using coconut water.

  • Co-op Welcome Frobisher House
    Blog

    Choosing alarm systems

    2018-05-16T10:56:00Z

    Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard Inglis offers some top tips on some vital technology.

  • Champs
    Blog

    A cloudy picture

    2018-05-16T10:23:00Z

    Linda and her staff are still having to educate mystified shoppers about Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland.

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    Blog

    Welcome to the new world

    2018-05-16T08:09:00Z

    The completion of the Co-op’s takeover of Nisa signals the start of a whole new way of doing business, not just for Nisa retailers but for Costcutter stores, too, writes C-Store’s editor.

  • Tribe Protein Range
    Product News

    Vegan and gluten-free bars offer energy and protein

    2018-05-14T16:17:00Z

    Performance nutrition brand Tribe has launched a new range of gluten and dairy-free bars.

  • ACS
    Blog

    The value of c-store jobs

    2018-05-14T14:01:00Z

    There is much more to consider than rates per hour when it comes to employment, argues James

  • HIM
    Blog

    The challenges of new legislation

    2018-05-02T16:37:00Z

    It is imperative that BWS suppliers begin to understand the threats and opportunities Minimum Unit Pricing may present for their brands, says HIM’s Josh Clifton.