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    The old labels don't apply

    2017-02-10T14:19:00Z

    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

  • Dan Cock
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    Blurring the lines

    2017-01-24T13:41:00Z

    With Dan in the midst of his store refit, he has found himself pondering the nature of his role as a c-store owner.

  • Pete Cheema
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    Banking on it

    2017-01-24T12:14:00Z

    Bank branch closures will impact convenience stores and the communities they serve, argues Pete Cheema.

  • ACS
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    The right to question

    2017-01-11T12:30:00Z

    Businesses must have the right to challenge unfair rating assessments, says James Lowman.

  • Ruth Cousins
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    How to gain from Free from

    2017-01-11T12:22:00Z

    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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    Prepare for 2017

    2017-01-11T12:19:00Z

    If there is a theme for this year it could be ‘do it yourself’, writes editor David Rees.

  • Cameron Thorp
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    Leaflets still have a role to play

    2016-12-02T15:10:00Z

    Despite all of the technology at their fingertips, surprisingly it’s younger shoppers who respond most positively to leaflets.

  • ACS
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    In the bank?

    2016-11-16T10:31:00Z

    James wants to hear from you about your experiences of dealing with the banks.

  • Raaj Chandarana
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    New fascia chosen

    2016-11-16T10:25:00Z

    Raaj has opted for a new symbol group ahead of his store expansion.

  • Ruth Cousins
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    The magic of Christmas planning

    2016-11-04T15:45:00Z

    Here’s some quick wins to ensure you’re making the most out of the festive footfall driving occasion.

  • Pete Cheema
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    Political progress

    2016-11-04T15:40:00Z

    SGF chief executive Pete Cheema hails a new Cross-Party Group on independent convenience stores.

  • ACS
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    Revaluing business rates

    2016-10-20T16:35:00Z

    There are winners and losers in the business rates revaluation, but James is fighting for reform.

  • village stories
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    Store vision

    2016-10-20T14:53:00Z

    What we are doing at Premier Whitstone is simply reacting to the way people eat and live their lives today.

  • Belle Nairac
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    Ready, steady, food to go

    2016-10-07T10:29:00Z

    With the food-to-go market set to increase by an average of 4.4% over the next three years, this is the time for retailers to cement their offering to their shoppers.

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    Winning success

    2016-10-06T16:09:00Z

    Convenience Retailer of the Year Scott Graham reveals the difference winning has made to his Aberdeenshire-based business.

  • Raaj Chandarana
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    Getting the basics right

    2016-09-28T11:50:00Z

    Rome may not have been built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour, says retailer Raaj Chandarana.

  • ACS
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    The fall in staff numbers

    2016-09-22T12:05:00Z

    Rising wage costs are resulting in falling staff numbers, says James Lowman.

  • Ruth Cousins
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    The value of trust

    2016-09-08T11:59:00Z

    Trust can be gained in a number of ways and, once achieved, you’ll find loyal customers coming back time and again.

  • village stories
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    All systems go

    2016-08-30T16:34:00Z

    Dan has been granted formal permission to extend his business.

  • Champs
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    Roll on September

    2016-08-10T10:46:00Z

    The back-to-school period can’t come soon enough for Premier store retailer Linda Williams in Edinburgh.