All News articles – Page 312
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NewsNew Year sparks a huge leap in e-cigarette sales
Retailers are reporting a surge in sales of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) since New Year’s Eve, with sales expected to continue climbing throughout January.
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NewsMorrisons outperformed by independents over Christmas
Morrisons suffered a “disappointing” festive season compared to a number of independent retailers, according to the multiple’s latest trading figures.
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NewsThe S.W.O.T file
In a special analysis, C-Store examines the sector’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
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NewsS.W.O.T file - Strengths
Concentrate on your strengths and you can still pack an almighty punch.
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NewsS.W.O.T file - Weaknesses
Small stores will always be at a disadvantage when it comes to being able to offer loss leading prices and endless store space, but these limitations can be overcome.
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NewsScottish indies' alcohol sales unaffected by legislation
More than one year on from the implementation of the Scottish Alcohol Act, independent retailers’ wine and beer sales have been largely unaffected by the legislation.
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NewsS.W.O.T - Opportunities
Small stores have all the tools they need to make sure that they survive the challenges of the current climate. It’s how they use them that makes all the difference.
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NewsS.W.O.T file - Threats
The weight of competition, rising business costs and seemingly endless red tape can all seem too much at times. But put up a fight and the victory may well be yours.
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NewsSpar Penwortham, Preston
Improved visibility and affordable refit costs are central to the new format Spar store in Penwortham, Preston.
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NewsStronger together
A collaborative approach to fighting retail crime is getting results in towns and cities across the UK. Aidan Fortune looks at such schemes and why it is more important than ever that retailers work together
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Three cheers
A recent message was from a lady who had had rather a lot of bad luck in the licensing stakes…
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Termination of the terminal
You might remember Iain Lyall’s summary of the 17 functions he had to carry out for one transaction…
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Notes on a music master class
I received an email from Gary Rogers who asked what music can be played without a licence…
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It was time for drastic action
Some people feel they have no place to go when dealing with monopolies, and that is true up to a point…
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A bolt from the blue
The morals of big businesses have been called into question lately. That came down like a big thumb on Jignesh Patel…
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NewsStrong Christmas sales help 2013 start on a high
A busy Christmas trading period has boosted retailers’ confidence for the year ahead, Convenience Store can reveal.
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NewsStores unfazed by Sainsbury's 'browsing time' ploy
Sainsbury’s decision to open its doors for longer on the Sunday before Christmas failed to dent small stores’ trade over the period, retailers report.
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NewsTobacco pack stickers not illegal, says Australian govt
Australian smokers can continue to dress up their plain tobacco packs after a new range of stickers was found not to be in breach of the new law.
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NewsBargain Booze expands frozen food offering
Bargain Booze is expanding its frozen food offering in 2013 after reporting record sales growth from the category last year.