All Business Advice articles – Page 4
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Features and analysisIs it time to upgrade your range to attract more customers?
St John’s Budgens in Warwickshire is broadening its product offer as owner Avtar ‘Sid’ Sidhu aims to appeal to a wider audience
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Features and analysisRetailers prepare to step up for second lockdown
The government’s announcement of a second national lockdown, which will take place from 5 November to 2 December, has prompted the retail sector to prepare for another surge of demand.
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Features and analysisClarity demanded over Nottingham lockdown restrictions
Additional lockdown restrictions in Nottingham have raised concerns among the retail industry.
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Dear JacIs there a minimum spend rule on the acceptance of cards?
Dear Jac helps a retailer being threatened by a customer over minimum spend on card payments.
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Advice GuideWhat do retailers need to know ahead of EU Exit?
The UK’s EU Exit transition period is set to end on 31 December, what impact will Brexit have on your business?
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NewsWelsh guidance on firebreak product restrictions published
Mere hours before the 6pm deadline, the Welsh government has published guidance for retailers on what products they can and can’t sell during the firebreak lockdown.
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Features and analysisConvenience retailers step up to help families during school holidays
The convenience sector has stepped up to help feed families during school holidays following the government’s decision to not extend free school meals during holidays.
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Features and analysisWelsh government’s non-essential product restrictions spark industry fury
Proposals to restrict the produces sold in stores in Wales as it heads into a ‘firebreak’ lockdown have sparked anger and confusion from the industry.
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NewsSimply Fresh on Sainsbury’s model acquisition trail
Simply Fresh has set out its acquisition goals for new retailers as part of the extension of the Sainsbury’s supply deal.
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Features and analysisHalloween preparations dividing retailers
With Covid-19 hitting social gatherings, some retailers are concerned over Halloween preparations.
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Features and analysisConvenience Conference content available on demand
Retailers looking for in-depth analysis on some of the key issues affecting the convenience sector can still view the Convenience Conference sessions on demand.
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Features and analysisScottish retail investment dips while supplier support grows
Scottish retailers have invested £62m in their stores over the past year, according to new research.
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Features and analysisWill there be another lockdown sales spike in convenience?
The growth seen in the early days of lockdown in the convenience channel may be behind us but how has the channel performed in recent weeks?
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NewsRetailers urged to be tougher on face coverings
Retailers have been advised to be more proactive in encouraging staff and customers to wear face coverings.
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OpinionHow to improve your operating efficiencies
Richard Inglis of Parkview Retail discusses how he’s changed procedures at the store to improve efficiencies.
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Dear JacBeware of business rates cowboys
Jac issues a warning to retailers tempted by cold callers offering business rates savings.
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Features and analysisSustainability in focus at The Convenience Conference
Sustainability in the convenience sector will be under scrutiny at The Convenience Conference.
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NewsLast chance to register for The Convenience Awards 2020
Register now to watch The Convenience Awards 2020
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Features and analysisBusiness rates holiday extension debate rages on
The retail industry has called on the government to extend the business rates holiday to help the sector thrive.
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Features and analysisHow has face covering guidance changed in England?
Retail staff in stores in England are required to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.