All Business Advice articles – Page 13
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Features and analysisFood safety training: Putting you in safe hands
With numerous convenience business models now centred around food to go, food safety training has become an even greater priority.
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Features and analysisCBD: Liquid gold for c-stores?
Interest in CBD and its apparent health benefits is soaring, spawning a plethora of products containing the oil. C-Store looks at this rising star and what you need to know about stocking it.
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Features and analysisResponsible retailing: Better to be safe than sorry
By investing in regular underage sales training, c-stores can remain responsible retailers and ensure they avoid hefty penalties.
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Features and analysisBuilding loyalty: Join the club
Loyalty schemes aren’t just about keeping customers away from the competition. C-Store looks at how retailers are using them to boost spend and give back to the community.
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Features and analysisHalloween gallery
There are ghostly goings on in c-stores across the UK as independent retailers embrace the spirit of Halloween and get their freak on.
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Features and analysisPolitical gains
Establishing a relationship with your MP can help you influence local and national policy – and even force global corporations to make changes. Retailers and MPs share their experiences.
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Features and analysisInterview: Nisa chief executive Ken Towle
Just over a year on from the Co-op’s acquisition of Nisa, chief exective Ken Towle talks to C-Store about the progress made and developments for the future.
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Features and analysisTechnology: Reaching the digital customer
With smartphones an integral part of consumers’ lives, convenience retailers need to find new ways of engaging with their shoppers digitally, and a new suite of apps could be just the thing to bring their stores up to date
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Features and analysisThe modern convenience store
Shopper trends are evolving as fast as ever, meaning retailers and symbol groups are having to revisit their whole offer to remain relevant and sustainable. Here we look at some of the latest versions of a modern c-store.
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Features and analysisManagement software: Get with the program
Workforce management systems can help you optimise staffing levels and free up more time to oversee the running of your business
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Features and analysisFood allergy labelling: Clear and present dangers
It’s hoped that reforms to food labelling will help those with allergies and intolerances, but how will the legislation affect independents?
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Features and analysisRetailer brands: Make your mark
A successful own brand offer can set you apart and provide a welcome margin boost, but be prepared for some hard graft
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Features and analysisDesserts: Sweet profits
Goody-laden waffles, crepes, ice-creams and milkshakes are commanding high margins and helping c-stores to become destinations for shoppers looking for a treat.
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Features and analysisSecurity: Stand up to shoplifting
Unable to rely on the police for help, many retailers are adopting new security measures to defend their stores from light-fingered offenders.
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Features and analysisEnergy: Saving more than the planet
A modern convenience range can lead to a heavy cost in energy bills, but Scotmid Co-operative has some award-winning ideas for savings.
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Features and analysisSustainability: Green shoots of success
The move to plastic-free retailing may be in its infancy, but a growing number of store owners are proving how a willingness to embrace eco-friendly ideas can have a positive impact on both the planet and their profits. C-Store investigates some of the solutions.
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Features and analysisCrime: Make your voice heard
The Home Office is calling for evidence of the impact of crime and ACS chief executive James Lowman is urging retailers to respond.
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Features and analysisStore design: Enter the decompression zone
Giving shoppers space to acclimatise to your store can breathe fresh life into your business. C-Store looks at how less can be so much more in store design.
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Features and analysisKnowledge exchange
Sharing information on merchandising, equipment, categories and suppliers is enabling convenience retailers to stay ahead of the game. A selection of retailers tell C-Store the best ideas they’ve gleaned from their peers
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Features and analysisNCS 2019 review: Show stories
The National Convenience Show at Birmingham NEC last week was buzzing with new product inspiration and lively panel debates.