More blogs – Page 7
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BlogDown to The Wire
The ‘war of attrition’ over a deposit return scheme in Scotland is akin to The Wire, says Pete Cheema.
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BlogMixed rates
It’s been a mixed bag on business rates, despite positive measures in the Budget, says James Lowman.
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BlogTobacco challenges
Take care amid incoming legislation and declining usage, writes HIM’s Louise McWhirter.
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BlogSupport for our own
Steve Barnes, chief executive of GroceryAid, highlights the importance of the industry charity.
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BlogTeaching the mults
The multiples can learn a lot from independents about responsible retailing, Sam argues.
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BlogFull speed ahead
It’s all go for Raaj Chandarana, who has made an important breakthrough in extending his Tara’s News store in High Wycombe.
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BlogExchange rates
There’s only so much that tinkering with business rates can achieve, says editor David Rees.
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BlogGet the basics right
In terms of what shoppers are looking for from their c-store, it is very much a case of getting the basics right, says Gary Shaw.
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BlogBuilding blocks
Last year’s CRA winner reflects on plans for the year ahead following an unpredictable 2016.
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BlogThe old labels don't apply
While the announcement of the ‘Besco’ merger took pretty much everyone by surprise, on reflection perhaps we should have seen it, or something like it, a mile off, writes editor David Rees
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BlogBlurring the lines
With Dan in the midst of his store refit, he has found himself pondering the nature of his role as a c-store owner.
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BlogBanking on it
Bank branch closures will impact convenience stores and the communities they serve, argues Pete Cheema.
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BlogThe right to question
Businesses must have the right to challenge unfair rating assessments, says James Lowman.
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BlogHow to gain from Free from
C-stores should cater for the rapidly increasing number of shoppers that consider themselves to have food intolerances, says HIM’s Ruth Cousins.
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BlogPrepare for 2017
If there is a theme for this year it could be ‘do it yourself’, writes editor David Rees.
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BlogLeaflets still have a role to play
Despite all of the technology at their fingertips, surprisingly it’s younger shoppers who respond most positively to leaflets.
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BlogThe magic of Christmas planning
Here’s some quick wins to ensure you’re making the most out of the festive footfall driving occasion.
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BlogPolitical progress
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema hails a new Cross-Party Group on independent convenience stores.