All Community articles – Page 39
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Features and analysisACS creates Raj Aggarwal Trophy to recognise community retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has unveiled a new trophy to mark the legacy of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal.
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Features and analysisACS Local Shops Report: How has coronavirus changed the sector?
Lockdown has changed the retail sector but what has been the impact on convenience?
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NewsConvenience store sector generates £44.7bn in sales
The convenience sector generated £44.7bn in sales over the last year, with two-thirds of stores reporting an increase in sales during lockdown.
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NewsACS promotes guidance for disabled customers
The ACS is promoting new guidance for retailers on meeting legal requirements towards disabled customers.
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NewsNisa retailer inaugurated as new SGF president
Nisa retailer Dan Brown has been inaugurated as the new president of the Scottish Grocers Federation.
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Features and analysisStore owners share their post-lockdown priorities
With lockdown restrictions loosening, the previously relentless demand on c-stores has eased a little and retailers can now think about other areas of their business.
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Features and analysisWhy Shop Local Week is important for your business
Shop Local Week 2020 (10-16 August) has begun and the government is hoping to kickstart the high street.
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NewsGovernment launches Shop Local Week to help high street
The government is attempting to drive consumers back to the high street with the launch of Shop Local Week (10-16 August).
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NewsPlanning reform consultation welcomed by industry
A major consultation on reforming the planning system in England has been praised by the retail industry.
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Features and analysisSecond spike lockdowns highlight convenience sector pressures
Recommendations to better support independent retailers have been made, and as parts of the UK enter a second lockdown, it’s time to deliver on this.
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Interviews and ProfilesCoronavirus: ‘I haven’t had a break in 17 weeks’ says Londis retailer
Atul Sodha of Londis Harefield details how he’s been surviving during the coronavirus
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NewsScottish Grocers Federation launches new website
The Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has announced the launch of its new website.
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Product NewsLocal Legends retailer rewards campaign launched by KP Snacks
KP Snacks has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to reward convenience retailers for their resilience shown through the coronavirus pandemic as well as help them retain shoppers and bigger baskets.
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Advice GuideGoing viral in lockdown: the best examples of c-store social media from around the world
Social media is a powerful tool for an independent retailer looking to engage in their community. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with it.
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NewsSpar reminds customers to stay loyal in digital campaign
Spar’s digital campaign to encourage consumers to keep supporting independent retailers has returned for the summer.
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Features and analysisCoronavirus: Bruce and Donna Morgan discuss reaching out to the community
Bruce and Donna Morgan of Brownlies of Biggar in South Lanarkshire discuss how they’ve helped vulnerable people in the local area during lockdown.
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NewsNisa retailers raise £280,000 for charity
Nisa retailers have supported good causes with almost £280,000 since the start of the UK pandemic.
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NewsGroceryAid launches School Essentials Grant scheme
GroceryAid has launched the School Essentials Grant to reduce the financial impact on parents working in the industry when children go back to school in September.
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NewsSpar Marie Curie fundraising hits £1.5m milestone
Charity Marie Curie has announced that fundraising for families living with terminal illness by Spar UK has reached £1.5 million in the past three years.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore to donate £30,000 to local charities
A.F. Blakemore has launched a Community Cashback Grant scheme worth £30,000 across its Spar stores to thank local charities and community groups for their work during the coronavirus crisis.