All Convenience Store articles in Blogs – Page 4
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New year, new starts
It’s helpful to know that 32% of men and 42% of women are this year making a new year’s resolution, says HIM’s Chloe Kent.
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Take shop theft seriously
The way the police, courts and government treat shop theft is a growing concern for James.
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A very new, new year
With such unprecedented change about to sweep through the independent convenience sector, 2018 will certainly be all about the “new”.
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Monitoring festivities
The final piece in our Christmas jigsaw is to refresh the team on the importance of festive responsible retailing, says Premier retailer Sam.
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Christmas frenzy
This will be Donna’s first Christmas with two stores, and the pressure is building.
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The art and science of displays
For the first time we can help retailers and suppliers challenge the conventional practices around shopper marketing, says HIM’s Blake Gladman.
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Budget analysis
So what did you make of the Budget? Frustration with announcements on minimum pay and tobacco duty, or silver linings on business rates?
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All systems go
Premier retailers Linda and Dennis prepare their store for Christmas and a new Aldi in Edinburgh.
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Tara's Londis reopens
I’m very pleased to say we’ve relaunched our store as Tara’s Londis in High Wycombe, writes Raaj.
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A future of co-operation
The Co-op takeover was a ‘Brexit’ vote for Nisa – deeply polarising and divisive, writes C-Store’s editor.
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Too many unknowns
Until operational concerns are addressed, a deposit return scheme cannot work, says James.
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Make the most of Christmas
While seasonal events are great at improving the in-store experience if cleverly planned, preparation needs to go beyond in-store experience factors, says Alice Dolling.
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Time marches on
The major changes in the industry that have been anticipated throughout 2017 are finally reaching their end-game.
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Multiple challenges
Delegating to staff has been one of the hardest aspects of taking on a second store, writes Northern Ireland retailer Donna Mullan
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Targeting proxy purchases
A multi-agency project is helping to reduce proxy purchasing of alcohol in Scotland, Pete reports.
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Tap into ethical values
Consumers are becoming more demanding about information on sourcing, production and values, writes HIM’s Matt Smith.
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A 'lost year' in retail
2017 might be seen as a year of ‘wait and see’ for West Sussex-based Budgens retailer David, but 2018 promises to be a year of action.
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Open for entries
The Convenience Retail Awards, now open for entries, was created to celebrate the smart, resourceful and ambitious operators that the industry is blessed with, writes David.
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Clarity on policy
This October there are big changes coming into force around Assured Advice, says James.
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How to boost beer and cider
Data suggests that the percentage of alcohol drinkers within the convenience base is declining, so retailers need to figure out solutions to offset the decline, writes HIM’s Matt Smith.