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How will alcohol sales be affected by the second lockdown?
Alcohol sales saw a rise in the first lockdown, will this be replicated in Lockdown 2.0?
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Tobacco duty increase could boost illicit trade
The duty rates on tobacco products come into effect on 16 November but what will be the impact on the illicit trade?
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Cocktails-to-go are a recipe for success in lockdown 2.0
Two entrepreneurial retailers are getting in the mix with sophisticated in-store bar offers.
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What will be different about the second lockdown?
As the UK retail industry copes with another lockdown, how will it differ from earlier this year?
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Clarity on tobacco anti-forestalling urged by trade bodies
The lack of a formal budget and no planned duty increase has led to confusion over tobacco sales for retailers.
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Who are Generation P and how do they shop?
A new demographic of shoppers has been identified by IGD. What does the 50-64 year-old age group want from their shopping experience and how does this translate to convenience?
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How I solved my recruitment dilemma by taking on an apprentice
Mos Patel is hoping to nurture a role model employee at his Family Shopper Broadoak store in Ashton-Under-Lyne.
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Nisa 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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Is it time to upgrade your range to attract more customers?
St John’s Budgens in Warwickshire is broadening its product offer as owner Avtar ‘Sid’ Sidhu aims to appeal to a wider audience
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AF Blakemore outlines growth focus at trade show
The Spar Retail Show 2020 went digital due to the coronavirus. What were the key learnings from the virtual conference?
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Retailers prepare to step up for second lockdown
The government’s announcement of a second national lockdown, which will take place from 5 November to 2 December, has prompted the retail sector to prepare for another surge of demand.
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Coronavirus causes Christmas planning dilemmas
Retailers are facing a stock balancing act this Christmas as shoppers are adopting a ’wait and see’ approach to festive planning.
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Clarity demanded over Nottingham lockdown restrictions
Additional lockdown restrictions in Nottingham have raised concerns among the retail industry.
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A look inside the new Nisa Express format
Nisa launched the new Express model at its recent virtual expo and we’re taking a closer look inside.
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Retailer 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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Convenience 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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Welsh government’s non-essential product restrictions spark industry fury
Proposals to restrict the produces sold in stores in Wales as it heads into a ‘firebreak’ lockdown have sparked anger and confusion from the industry.
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Soft drinks: everything you need to know about managing the category
Soft drinks is the second-most valuable category for convenience, here’s management advice from Coca-Cola European Partners
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Healthy snacking: everything you need to know about managing the category
The global health crisis has only accelerated the desire of consumers to eat more healthily. Here’s some management advice from KIND Snacks to ensure you capitalise on the booming healthy snacking category
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Halloween preparations dividing retailers
With Covid-19 hitting social gatherings, some retailers are concerned over Halloween preparations.