All Community articles – Page 44
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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OpinionTime to embrace the challenge of 2021
Pete Cheema of the Scottish Grocers Federation believes the sector is ready to face the challenges of 2021
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Features and analysisRetailers unfazed by new national lockdown
Retailers are focusing on ensuring delivery services can cope with added demand that the new lockdown will bring.
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Features and analysisNottingham store brings back ‘Marcus Rashford school lunches’
The shop is giving out free hot and cold lunches to school kids.
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Dear JacConfusion over free school meals voucher scheme eligibility
UPDATED: Devon Council responds to the confusion over the voucher scheme.
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Features and analysisLooking back on 2020 in convenience
ConvenienceStore.co.uk recaps some of the stories from the past 12 months that resonated with readers.
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OpinionMaintaining the momentum in 2021 will be crucial
As we move into 2021, James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores stresses the importance of building on the progress made in 2020.
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailers spread the joy with some help from Ribena
Independent retailers have been spreading festive cheer to local charities thanks to some help from Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I.
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Interviews and ProfilesSaint Nico brings Christmas cheer to South Shields
Premier retailer Tahir Ali, aka Nico, has been working tirelessly to help others this festive season.
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Interviews and ProfilesNisa retailer beats life-threatening illness to make his store a success
Richard and Lynn Kent took over Nisa Evington, Leicester almost three years ago and are finally seeing their plans realised.
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Dear JacWhat happens when the police won’t come to your store?
Fed up with no police response? Jac Roper works with a retailer considering changing his business model due a lack of action.
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Features and analysisGo Local funding scheme for Scottish convenience unveiled
Scottish consumers are being encouraged to ‘Go Local’ as part of a new funding initiative that focuses on domestic produce.
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Features and analysisNisa retailer and community create poppy display
Nisa retailer Amrit Pahal has worked with his community to create a poppy display for Remembrance Sunday.
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Features and analysisRetailer support for children's meals during school holidays grows
Support for families struggling to feed their children during the half-term has grown with more retailers getting involved.
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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 analysisCash debate to continue as government sets out protection plan
Cash may not be counted out just yet as government launches plans to protect it in the UK.
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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.