Community News – Page 24
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Alan Kasch, Costcutter Fernhill Heath, Worcestershire
Serving the community comes before everything for Alan Kasch of Costcutter Fernhill Heath in Worcestershire but he insists that the support he gave during lockdown was just returning the favour.
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailer launches three One Stop stores in same day
Retailer Peter Robinson switched to One Stop and launched the three stores in one day.
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Interviews and ProfilesCheck out my new look Costcutter store after a £250,000 refit
Anila Anwar takes us on a tour of Costcutter Sandy Hill Road in St Andrews, Scotland.
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Interviews and ProfilesFaraz Iqbal's 1,000sq ft store gets a £30,000+ refit
The Convenience Awards’ Best Small Convenience Store 2020 just got a whole lot better
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Interviews and ProfilesHarj Dhasee: why I’m switching from Nisa to Simply Fresh
Harj Dhasee is to switch his two Nisa stores to the Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s model. He outlines why it was time for a change.
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: strong ties
We speak to a selection of retailers about the support they’ve received from their symbol and franchise groups over the past year and where they would like to see improvements.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Adam Vincent and team, Dike & Son, Stalbridge, Dorset
In its 170 years in business, Dike & Son, has never witnessed anything quite like the challenges that 2020 brought, but the store drew on its wealth of experience and rich supplier network to ensure locals were looked after.
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Interviews and ProfilesDavid Knight to open third store in Sussex
The retailer will introduce a similar offering to his stores in Hassocks and Henfield.
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Interviews and ProfilesHow I made £900 profit with my Easter Bunny experience
Turning Easter into an interactive event worked wonders for Mos Patel.
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Interviews and ProfilesHow I turned over £40,000 in my store’s opening week
One Stop retailer Paul Thomas has packed his 2,900sq ft store with exciting features
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Raj and Sunita Aggarwal, Spar Wigston and Hackenthorpe
Much-loved retailer Raj Aggarwal was busy helping his community before tragically becoming a victim of coronavirus, and his wife, Sunita, has bravely carried on his good work.
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Interviews and ProfilesRocketEats food to go offering takes off for Baz Jethwa
Baz Jethwa of Spar Rocket in Bolton has created a new food to go offering.
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Interviews and ProfilesJonathan James focuses on the post-pandemic food to go opportunity
Jonathan James has enhanced the food to go offering at his Select Convenience store in Northampton Bus Station.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Atul Sodha, Londis Harefield, Middlesex
During lockdown 650sq ft Londis Harefield in Middlesex was taking an impressive £31 per sq foot, but it is people, not profit, that come first for warm-hearted Atul Sodha who stopped at nothing to keep his customers happy.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Bruce and Donna Morgan, Brownlies of Biggar, Edinburgh
24/7 opening on alternate shifts would see some couples crumble, but Brownlies of Biggar near Edinburgh is stronger than ever thanks to Donna and Bruce’s sterling community spirit and smart investments.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Barbara Clements, Spar Preston Road, Weymouth
A superb range of fresh produce, good availability and a bespoke delivery service have propelled Spar Preston Road forward.
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Interviews and ProfilesDavid Knight unveils new-look Budgens store
A major refit at David Knight’s Budgens in West Sussex has been two years in the making and the retailer wasn’t going to let Covid-19 stop him realising his dream store.
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Interviews and ProfilesSuccess for Steve Bassett’s new Simply Fresh store
Steve Bassett opened a new Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s store in February and has already seen strong growth.
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Interviews and ProfilesCatching up with The Convenience Awards: Best Community Retailer of the Year
We spoke to Premier Linktown Local owner Faraz Iqbal about winning Best Small Store and what it means for his business.
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Interviews and ProfilesCatching up with The Convenience Awards: Sales Assistant of the Year
Displaying passion and empathy, Jo Bate of Southern Co-op Lenham picked up the Sales Assistant of the Year Award at The Convenience Awards 2020.