Latest ShopSafe insight and analysis – Page 18
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Features and analysisLack of face coverings high among customers in convenience
Research has found that a lack of face coverings is going unchallenged in convenience.
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OpinionUnmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.
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Interviews and ProfilesWhat are the global trends hitting the convenience channel?
Where can UK retailers gain inspiration from? Mark Wohltmann of NACS takes a global approach.
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Features and analysisDemand for buying convenience stores jumps during Covid-19
The convenience sector saw a significant increase in interest from buyers during 2020, attracted by a jump in average sales caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Features and analysisWhat happens if a staff member won’t get a Covid-19 vaccine?
The Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out by the NHS but what happens if a staff member doesn’t want to take it?
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Features and analysisJTI reports high levels of responsible retailing in Brighton
Strong responsible retailing compliance reported in Brighton by JTI
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Features and analysisWidespread praise for passing of retail workers protection legislation in Scotland
The retail industry has praised the Scottish Parliament for voting to support the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill.
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Features and analysisWhat do Welsh stores need to change to be Covid-19 compliant?
New government guidance on Covid-19 safety for Welsh retailers has come into effect at short notice.
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NewsWhat is Retail NI calling for to support store owners?
Trade body Retail NI has identified five areas that would retailers during the pandemic.
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NewsStockpiling of paper products returned during November lockdown
PayPoint research found a spike in sales of paper products in the convenience channel in the fourth quarter of 2020
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NewsConvenience retailers urged to stay safe in face covering row
Independent retailers have been urged not to put themselves at risk to enforce face covering guidelines despite mounting pressure.
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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Features and analysisPressure mounts on government to prioritise retail workers for Covid-19 vaccine
The government has offered to consider retail workers as a priority for the Covid-19 vaccine which is being rolled out across the country however the retail industry continues to demand guarantees.
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Features and analysisWhat flavours will your customers be looking for in 2021?
Do you know what the next big flavour trend will be? Kerry Taste & Nutrition examines some of the key flavour trends for 2021 and how you can tailor your range for upcoming demand.
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Features and analysisConvenience sector lends support to retail worker vaccine priority petition
A petition calling for retail worker priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine has been launched.
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OpinionTime to embrace the challenge of 2021
Pete Cheema of the Scottish Grocers Federation believes the sector is ready to face the challenges of 2021
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Features and analysisRetailers unfazed by new national lockdown
Retailers are focusing on ensuring delivery services can cope with added demand that the new lockdown will bring.
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Features and analysisRetailers share their concerns over lack of Covid-19 vaccine prioritisation
The convenience channel wants food retailers to be vaccinated sooner.
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Features and analysisLooking back on 2020 in convenience
ConvenienceStore.co.uk recaps some of the stories from the past 12 months that resonated with readers.
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OpinionMaintaining the momentum in 2021 will be crucial
As we move into 2021, James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores stresses the importance of building on the progress made in 2020.