Business Advice – Page 7
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Advice GuidePast control: The enemy within
Pest control is an area where retailers cannot afford to take any chances, says Andrew Don
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Advice GuideFresh start
The Shergills have breathed new life into their family business by building a state-of-the-art local store. Sarah Britton follows their journey
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Who says nothing in life is free? There is a host of experts out there willing to give their advice at no charge and C-Store has their number
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Think tank: Read all about it
HIM's Georgina Wild focuses on magazine shoppers and how to tempt them to buy more items.
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Advice GuideCarry on caring
Four Champions discuss their approach to community retailing and how it differentiates them from the multiples
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Stocking products ignored by the multiples
Aidan Fortune looks at how stocking products that the multiples ignore can bring benefits to both retailers and suppliers
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SalesOut smart facts: The best new launches of 2010
New launches are the key to invigorating the main convenience product categories. The best ones from 2010 are listed here...
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PayPoint put in the dock
PayPoint has received heavy criticism in recent months from Convenience Store readers, with low commissions, high bank charges and perceived lack of communication top of the list. Convenience Store travelled to PayPoint HQ to put these issues to the company’s senior management
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How to fight a supermarket planning application
Proposals to give local government more power may give the superstores an easier ride through the planning process. Here’s how to be prepared
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HIM think tank: how to add some Christmas cheer
Georgina Wild of HIM offers some hints on squeezing out more sales in the run up to Christmas
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New business rates hike on the horizon
Store owners have been advised to challenge business rates if they think they are paying too much.
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It's good to "talk": Helplines and counselling services
Helplines and counselling services are available to help you and your staff get over serious incidents in your store. Tracy West reports
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Think tank: Brands vs own-label
With shoppers on the lookout for value, conditions are right for a boom in own label. However, analysis of sales trends within independent stores shows that in some categories premium trends are emerging.
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Over the counter: Londis, Rudene Services - Happy families
Family business Rusdene Services not only nurtures its product range, but also its employees. Sarah Britton reports