All articles by Kate Miller – Page 4

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    Come rain, come shine

    2006-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Forget about the weather, ice cream could be a year-round prospect. Kate Miller reports

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    Opening for indies

    2006-01-27T00:00:00Z

    The ‘unstoppable growth’ of the convenience sector in 2005 looks set to continue this year, according to property specialist Christie & Co.

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    Bites of Spring

    2006-01-13T00:00:00Z

    A longer selling season could mean big rewards for Spring 2006.

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    Santa’s little helpers

    2005-12-02T00:00:00Z

    Christmas is the perfect time for retailers to show their community spirit. Here three retailers tell Kate Miller why they like to get involved

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    The Big Day

    2005-12-02T00:00:00Z

    Kate Miller asks a handful of consumers whether they would shop at a c-store on Christmas Day

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    Open all hours

    2005-12-02T00:00:00Z

    You work 364 days a year as it is – why on earth would you want to add another day? Two retailers tell Kate Miller why they think it’s all worthwhile

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    Pour Relations

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Retailers should pare down their ranges and concentrate on driving value into wine.

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    Grated Expectations

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Cheese shows a huge potential for growth if customers look beyond the block.

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    War is over?

    2005-10-07T00:00:00Z

    Supermarket price wars have decimated the value of the Christmas beer market – but there might be signs that the situation is changing.

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    Boxing Day

    2005-09-23T00:00:00Z

    Boxed chocolates come into their own at Christmas. Kate Miller looks at the new launches for 2005.

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    Sales from the Crypt

    2005-09-09T00:00:00Z

    British children have taken the US tradition of Halloween to their hearts, giving a pre-Christmas boost to retailers.

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    Christmas Stocking

    2005-09-09T00:00:00Z

    With so many confectionery products, how do retailers know what to stock?

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    Mini marvels

    2005-08-26T00:00:00Z

    Pringles shrinks in size to gain a larger share of the market.

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    Rising to the challenge

    2005-08-26T00:00:00Z

    There’s money to be made in the bakery category, so why are so many customers put off from buying bread at c-stores?

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    Less is more

    2005-08-12T00:00:00Z

    Traditional cigarette pack sizes are in for a shake up with the introduction of new Benson & Hedges 14s.

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    Card sharp

    2005-08-12T00:00:00Z

    Greetings cards are a great source of profit, says Barbara Johnston at Leigh post office in Kent.

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    Drawing on success

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    The tobacco industry, under fire from all sides, is far from fizzling out.

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    The outsiders: The nation’s BBQs will be sizzling

    2005-06-03T00:00:00Z

    With 2005 predicted to be a scorcher and 10 million households opting for al fresco dining, the nation’s BBQs will be sizzling with opportunity for the canny c-store retailer. Kate Miller reports