All Interviews and Profiles articles – Page 7
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‘Our chilled range has already grown 160%’
MJ’s Go Local Extra retailer Jai explains how lockdown provided an opportunity to expand his chilled offering, attracting and retaining new customers.
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How the big night in became a sales driver for my store
Owner of MJ’s Premier in Royton, Greater Manchester Justin Whittaker has seen big night in sales increase thanks to customers wanting to treat themselves while in lockdown.
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‘Time for retailers to be brave and bold’
Retail director of Sodexo Dev Dhillon shares insights on how store owners can retain customers coming out of lockdown.
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How I’m still keeping my customers safe during lockdown
Simon Biddle runs us through the hygiene and social distancing measures he has maintained to keep customers safe
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Spar MD Louise Hoste on keeping shelves stocked through the coronavirus pandemic
Spar UK managing director Louise Hoste explains how the group supported retailers in the early days of the lockdown and how it’s adapting its offer to meet changing shopper missions
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How I increased sales from £5,000 to £34,000 during lockdown
Shahid Ahmed of Costcutter Wendesbury saw weekly sales rise from £5,000 to £34,000 when he changed his focus
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Coronavirus: How Eurospar Mulkerns made food to go work in lockdown
When Mulkerns’ thriving deli counter was forced to close for safety reasons, the team thought outside the box to come up with some lockdown-friendly solutions.
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Taking care of our community in lockdown
Newry-based Eurospar Mulkerns store manager Aaron and general manager Kelly have ensured that their community can count on them in a crisis
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Staying open during the coronavirus chaos
Londis Solo Convenience owners Martin and wife Natalie have reshaped their product range and introduced a home delivery service in order to meet the needs of locals in Baillieston, Glasgow
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How local suppliers were key to success during coronavirus
Mos has been shopping around and cultivating links with local suppliers to keep shelves full at Family Shopper Broadoak, Ashton-Under-Lyne, and Premier Heyside in Oldham
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How I coped with cancelled deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic
Oxford-based Mumtaz is having to make numerous trips to the cash & carry to make up for cancelled deliveries and stock shortages at his Best-one store
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Coping with the pressure of missing staff during lockdown
With only half his workforce remaining, and only half his deliveries arriving, Mitul Patel of Nisa Southend Victoria, Essex, is having to work twice as hard to fill the shelves and ensure hygiene levels are high.
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How we kept the business afloat in the early days of lockdown
With their garage workshop and coffee shop closed, but store sales soaring, Christian Slingsby and wife Rachael are going all out to keep Hockmeyer Motors (Spar), Sleaford ticking over.
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How we started home deliveries to help our community
Alex (pictured with fellow delivery worker Connor) is currently heading up home deliveries at her father Wilson’s KeyStore More in Lanark, Scotland
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Surviving on five hours sleep to keep the shelves full
Ronak Patel, owner of Budgens Arbury and a Nisa Local in Cambridgeshire has been working hard to find alternative supplies to keep shelves full.
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My staff were crucial to the business staying open
Amit Puntambekar of Ash’s Shop in Fenstanton, Peterborough, tells us how he’s getting on
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Sales grew 110% in the first weeks of lockdown
Amish Shingadia of Londis Caterways in Horsham, West Sussex, explains how he is managing in these testing times.
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Meeting room
Five C-Store Champions discuss how retailer panels have benefits for all parties