All Business Advice articles – Page 16
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Features and analysisValentine's Day gallery
As the feeling of love intensifies this Valentine’s Day, independent retailers are match-making romantics with the perfect gifts to spoil their loved ones. Check out some of their creative displays here.
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Features and analysisWheels of commerce
You might think that the multiples have home delivery and click and collect all sewn up, but new players are helping to open up the market to c-store retailers ready to step up a gear. C-Store talks to store owners who are proving that they too can deliver
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Features and analysisInequality street
Men dominate senior management levels in the c-store sector, where a gender imbalance means businesses are losing out on valuable skills and insight. C-Store looks at what’s preventing women from climbing the career ladder, and what can be done to encourage equality.
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Features and analysisMergers of convenience
The Tesco and Booker merger set the c-store sector on a course of consolidation, sparking a flurry of supply deals and takeovers. C-Store asks retailers their views on how they see the activity affecting their businesses.
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Features and analysisChristmas gallery
Everyone is a little bit elfish at Christmas, but retailers and their staff have gone to a whole new level to make sure their stores are truly in the festive spirit.
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Features and analysisPay and go, go, go
There has been a revolution in the way customers pay for their shopping. C-Store looks at the potential of new card payment systems and what the technology means to retailers.
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Features and analysisWhat's in store for 2018?
Where will the coming 12 months lead you? Industry experts and retailers give their advice on the trends to watch and areas to invest in.
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NewsOwn brand vs brand
Retailers report that they are cutting back on brands and instead devoting more space to own label. C-Store investigates what’s driving this change and how shoppers have been persuaded that branded isn’t always best.
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Features and analysisSales Assistant of the Year 2017
From marathon running to profit-earning business ideas, Kirsty Rhodes’ impressive list of skills helped her steal the show and win the title of Sales Assistant of the Year 2017.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year: category winners named
This year’s Sales Assistant of the Year category winners have been selected. Here’s what makes them stand out
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Features and analysisHalloween gallery
Ghouls just wanna have fun, and retailers and their staff went all out to make sure their stores were part of the Halloween festivities
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Features and analysisLiving with the NLW
It’s been 18 months since the National Living Wage was introduced, and its effect on the c-store sector has been far-reaching. We look at what the enforced wage has meant to store owners, and the solutions they are finding to offset the increases in their costs.
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Features and analysisSecurity: Shrink the shrinkage
Shop theft is a big concern for c-store owners and it is vital you’re prepared. Here retailers give a round-up of what works for them.
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Features and analysisCRA 2018: Will you be the headline act?
Entries are now open for the 2018 Convenience Retail Awards, the premium awards programme recognising excellence in the UK convenience store sector.
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Features and analysisDublin: The cutting edge
Dublin is leading the way in convenience retailing. C-Store takes a tour of the city’s stores to find out what the UK can learn from Ireland’s best.
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Features and analysisCue a rise in tribunal claims
The Supreme Court has ruled that employment tribunal fees are illegal. C-Store investigates the potential impact on retailers.
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NewsScotmid raises £370,000 for blood cancer charity
Scotmid Co-operative’s staff and customers have together raised £370,000 for Anthony Nolan blood cancer charity.
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NewsCosts increase for 86% of small business owners
Over the last 12 months 86% of small businesses have seen an increase in their overall business costs, according to the Forum of Private Business.
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NewsApplegreen announces 61.5% UK H1 profit increase
Applegreen plc, the Irish forecourt operator, has announced a 61.5% increase in gross profit to €15.6m in its first half UK results.
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NewsMcColl's premium estate in growth despite sales drop
McColl’s Retail Group has reported a 2.3% drop in like-for-like sales during the 13-week period to 30 August 2015.