Latest Posts – Page 3

  • Heidi Lanschuetzer
    Blog

    Following the healthy agenda

    2018-05-31T12:01:00Z

    Making it easy for shoppers to choose a healthier option over a not-so-healthy one is paramount, writes HIM’s Heidi Lanschuetzer.

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    Adapting the gantry

    2018-05-31T11:40:00Z

    Our research indicates that retailers, and consumers, have simply got used to the inconveniences of tobacco regulation and carried on, says C-Store’s editor.

  • Co-op Welcome Frobisher House
    Blog

    Choosing alarm systems

    2018-05-16T10:56:00Z

    Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard Inglis offers some top tips on some vital technology.

  • Champs
    Blog

    A cloudy picture

    2018-05-16T10:23:00Z

    Linda and her staff are still having to educate mystified shoppers about Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland.

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    Welcome to the new world

    2018-05-16T08:09:00Z

    The completion of the Co-op’s takeover of Nisa signals the start of a whole new way of doing business, not just for Nisa retailers but for Costcutter stores, too, writes C-Store’s editor.

  • ACS
    Blog

    The value of c-store jobs

    2018-05-14T14:01:00Z

    There is much more to consider than rates per hour when it comes to employment, argues James

  • HIM
    Blog

    The challenges of new legislation

    2018-05-02T16:37:00Z

    It is imperative that BWS suppliers begin to understand the threats and opportunities Minimum Unit Pricing may present for their brands, says HIM’s Josh Clifton.

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    A merge too far?

    2018-05-02T10:48:00Z

    The CMA needs to consider very carefully whether the proposed Asda-Sainsbury’s merger is in the best interests of shoppers and the market as a whole, writes C-Store’s editor.

  • Linda Williams Premier Broadway Convenience Edinburgh
    Blog

    Holding our own

    2018-04-19T13:53:00Z

    Sound planning has paid off for Broadway Convenience, but the battle isn’t over yet, says Linda

  • Richard Inglis
    Blog

    Cast an eye over security cameras

    2018-04-19T10:42:00Z

    We now operate the latest system in our stores, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), which can produce playback quality that will make your Digital Video Recorders feel out of date, writes Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard.

  • Heidi Lanschuetzer
    Blog

    Healthy options

    2018-04-12T12:18:00Z

    There is a huge opportunity for retailers to take a proactive approach in making healthy foods more accessible and affordable to a wider population, writes HIM’s Heidi Lanschuetzer.

  • Pete Cheema
    Blog

    100 years in business

    2018-04-04T10:15:00Z

    The Scottish Grocers Federation is celebrating 100 years of supporting retailers.

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    A more natural solution

    2018-04-04T10:12:00Z

    The trick is to make it easy for consumers to recycle, not to develop an elaborate mechanism for recirculating 8p charges through the retail industry, writes C-Store’s editor.

  • ACS
    Blog

    Serious crimes

    2018-03-21T15:26:00Z

    Crimes such as shop theft need to be taken more seriously, says James Lowman.

  • Richard Inglis
    Blog

    The high-tech way to sell tobacco

    2018-03-21T15:15:00Z

    That expensive gantry may be a smart move, saving you in terms of cash and hassle, says Richard.

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    A choice-driven future

    2018-03-21T15:00:00Z

    If there is a common thread that runs through all of our main CRA winners, it is that they have forged their own individual identities in the markets in which they operate, says David.

  • HIM
    Blog

    Quick wins to influence shoppers

    2018-03-06T16:15:00Z

    Mission-led merchandising can be key to driving higher basket size and spend, says HIM’s Giorgio Rigali.

  • Sam Coldbeck
    Blog

    Set an example

    2018-03-06T15:58:00Z

    More red tape isn’t the answer to preventing the sale of energy drinks to children, argues Premier retailer Samantha.

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    A launch into space

    2018-03-06T10:10:00Z

    The Booker-Tesco merger needs to be a launchpad for a more profitable and competitive future for the thousands of small businesses that depend on Booker to be a strong, stable and effective partner.

  • Richard Inglis
    Blog

    Let the tech take the strain

    2018-02-20T11:34:00Z

    Maybe now is the time to refresh your staff management, writes Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard.