All Coronavirus articles – Page 4
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OpinionWhat trends will the convenience channel see in 2021?
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman talks the megatrends hitting the convenience sector.
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Dear JacWhat’s your policy on face coverings?
Jac Roper hears from another retailer confused about face coverings.
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Features and analysisRetail industry unites to urge better protection for shopworkers
The CEOs of the leading retail businesses have written to the government calling for more protection from abuse.
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Advice GuideWho should you speak to about your mental health?
Retailers have been working hard to serve their communities, it’s time they took care of themselves.
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Features and analysisLack of face coverings high among customers in convenience
Research has found that a lack of face coverings is going unchallenged in convenience.
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OpinionUnmasking 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 ProfilesWhat 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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Advice GuideHow 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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Features and analysisDemand 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 analysisWhat 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 ProfilesHow 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 analysisWhat 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 GuideHow 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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NewsWhat is Retail NI calling for to support store owners?
Trade body Retail NI has identified five areas that would retailers during the pandemic.
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NewsStockpiling of paper products returned during November lockdown
PayPoint research found a spike in sales of paper products in the convenience channel in the fourth quarter of 2020
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NewsConvenience retailers urged to stay safe in face covering row
Independent retailers have been urged not to put themselves at risk to enforce face covering guidelines despite mounting pressure.
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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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Features and analysisPressure mounts on government to prioritise retail workers for Covid-19 vaccine
The government has offered to consider retail workers as a priority for the Covid-19 vaccine which is being rolled out across the country however the retail industry continues to demand guarantees.
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Features and analysisWhat flavours will your customers be looking for in 2021?
Do you know what the next big flavour trend will be? Kerry Taste & Nutrition examines some of the key flavour trends for 2021 and how you can tailor your range for upcoming demand.
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Features and analysisConvenience sector lends support to retail worker vaccine priority petition
A petition calling for retail worker priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine has been launched.