All Community articles – Page 17
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Interviews and Profiles
Inside Scotmid’s new food to go concept
Scotmid Co-op has unveiled a premium food to go offering for its Leven Street store.
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Features and analysis
Rural shops providing lifeline to communities during Covid-19
The importance of rural shops to their communities has been highlighted in new research published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Interviews and Profiles
Ribena Sparkling retailer community initiative returns
Suntory Beverage and Food has donated £380,000 of Ribena Sparkling for retailers to distribute to community groups.
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Features and analysis
Violence against shopworkers highlighted by small business minister
The rising number of incidents of abuse and violence against shopworkers has attracted the attention of government.
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Interviews and Profiles
How Southern Co-op Welcome hit the 50 store mark
The Southern Co-op Welcome franchise model has hit the 50 store milestone. What was the turning point for it?
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Interviews and Profiles
Catching 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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Features and analysis
Shopping locally to remain a priority in 2021
The move towards shopping locally looks set to continue with consumers placing significant importance on provenance.
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Features and analysis
Scotmid Co-op looks to expand butchery counter offering
Scotmid is seeking a butchery partner for its Broxburn store.
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Opinion
Unmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.
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Interviews and Profiles
What are the global trends hitting the convenience channel?
Where can UK retailers gain inspiration from? Mark Wohltmann of NACS takes a global approach.
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Interviews and Profiles
Catching 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.
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News
Post-Christmas budgets see Co-op Honest Value sales surge
Nisa retailers have reported sales growth in the Co-op Honest Value range as conscious shoppers seek low prices post-Christmas.
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Advice Guide
How to keep staff and customers safe during the Covid-19 pandemic
What steps should you be taking to keep your staff and customers as safe as possible?
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Interviews and Profiles
Why I opened my first convenience store during Covid-19
Shaji Mathew decided the time was right to enter convenience and opened Londis Eastbourne just before Christmas.
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Features and analysis
Demand for buying convenience stores jumps during Covid-19
The convenience sector saw a significant increase in interest from buyers during 2020, attracted by a jump in average sales caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Features and analysis
What happens if a staff member won’t get a Covid-19 vaccine?
The Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out by the NHS but what happens if a staff member doesn’t want to take it?
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Interviews and Profiles
How I reacted when staff tested positive for Covid-19
Nisa retailer Harj Dhasee warns: don’t slack on social distancing.
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Features and analysis
What do Welsh stores need to change to be Covid-19 compliant?
New government guidance on Covid-19 safety for Welsh retailers has come into effect at short notice.
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Advice Guide
How to make a traffic light system for your store
Itteringham Village Shop in Norfolk has created a low-cost traffic light system to help manage social distancing.
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News
Steve Bassett to open Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store
Top convenience retailer Steve Bassett is set to open a Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store.