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Promotional FeatureBoost your beer sales for Christmas and New Year
Winter holidays are the time to celebrate booming beer sales. But how do you make sure you’re maximising space in the chiller while also enticing shoppers to trade up for their big bash? Here’s how prioritising premium can boost sales.
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Features and analysisWhat if…. I want to sell fireworks?
How you should prepare your store before selling fireworks
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Advice GuideGroceryAid Day: What support is available to you and your staff?
GroceryAid offers a variety of support lines to help retailers and their staff
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Features and analysisUnsure how to respond if your store is a victim of robbery? The ACS can help…
The ACS has issued a guide on what to do if your store is the victim of robbers
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Advice GuideThe deposit return scheme – what you’ll need to do
Initial details about how the DRS will work - in England and Northern Ireland - have been issued
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Advice GuideWhat do you need to fill out your tax return?
As 2025’s deadline looms, we look at the basics of filling out your self-assessment tax return
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Features and analysisHow to engage with your customers on social media
The founder of a company specialising in social media management for convenience stores offers advice on how to get the most out of Facebook and TikTok
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Advice GuideHow to sell your convenience store
Thinking of selling your store? Anthony Meadowcroft of Christie & Co offers up advice on where retailers need to start
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Advice GuideUSDAW publishes advice on protecting retail staff
To help store owners protect their staff, industry union USDAW has published advice to improve safety in the retail workplace
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Advice GuideHow to report an incident to the police
With crime levels rising, retailers need to report every incident that happens at their store
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Advice GuideHow to sell fireworks in your store
With Halloween, Diwali and the festive season a key period for fireworks, retailers must be careful to sell them within the correct dates and adhere to safety guidelines for correct storage and sale.
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Advice GuideHow to sell vape products legally in the UK
Confused about what vape products you can sell in your store?
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Advice GuideWhat are the penalties for selling illicit tobacco?
New sanctions for not following Track and Trace requirements for selling tobacco have come into effect
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Features and analysisHow to comply with the legislation on vape recycling
Find out how to stay legal and avoid a fine
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Advice GuideHow to create written terms for staff
Legislation surrounding the hiring of staff can be complex, particularly what you need to provide when they start.
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Advice GuideWhat Business Rates support is available to me?
Business rates are a major expense for retailers. Are you making best use of the support available?
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Advice GuideHow to switch your energy provider
Energy bills are going through the roof for small businesses. We look at how retailers can switch providers
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Advice GuideHow to prepare for the Calorie Labelling Regulations
Affected convenience stores need to be ready before 6 April
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Advice GuideHow to spot a fake £20 note
There are key security features to look out for so you don’t get caught out with a counterfeit £20 note
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Dear JacHow do I register with a parcel company?
Want to get on the parcel services platform? Jac provides the starting point for you.