News – Page 262
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NewsGet right to the point
A range of bright point-of-sale material can be a great way to draw customers in, but it is important that retailers don’t overdo it.
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Features and analysisBrexit: Stay or go?
Many c-store retailers are still undecided over their voting intentions in the EU referendum on 23 June. Here we take an in-depth look at what the industry is thinking.
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Features and analysisVans: Keeping business rolling
Many c-store retailers rely heavily on their vans, but there are many key factors to consider when investing in a new set of wheels.
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Features and analysisThe big draws beyond tobacco
With new tobacco laws threatening to affect visit frequency, we look at ways to protect profits and boost footfall in your store.
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Features and analysisWhen theft is an inside job
Light-fingered staff are costing the sector millions, but sharper business practices and cash-handling technology can help minimise the risks.
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Features and analysisHeineken's mission
Heineken has been behind some of the most successful new products to appear in the BWS chiller in recent years, so it was fitting that the company played host with C-Store to some of the sector’s most inspirational retailers to talk innovation, promotion and key sales occasions
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Features and analysisDon't let waste go to waste
C-store retailers are finding some creative ways to make sure their unsold fresh food goes a lot further than the local landfill site.
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Features and analysisThe future of tobacco merchandising
With shutters down on the traditional gantry and many retailers opting for alternative display solutions. Is there still a need for tobacco to retain its prime back-wall positioning?
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Features and analysisEpos systems: Open to change
If you want to succeed then you need an epos system that can adapt to the changing needs of your business.
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Features and analysisStaff empowerment
Give staff responsibility for specific areas and encourage them to share their ideas, and your business will grow from strength to strength.
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Features and analysisBrand building
My Local was the most high-profile new independent c-store chain last year, but a number of groups have emerged recently. C-Store takes a look at some of the up-and-coming players.
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Features and analysisMeal times: What's the solution?
Retailers, suppliers and symbol group executives came together this month for the Convenience Store Conference 2016.
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Features and analysisRising from the ashes
When a fire devastated their store, Jill and Paul Lewis refused to give up. With supplier support they are back trading and rebuilding their future
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Features and analysisBudding talent
Find the right supplier and bedding plants could be big business for your store.
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Features and analysisTime for a different tune?
Wage increases and other employment costs look certain to have the effect of reducing staff levels in the c-store industry. So will independent retailers have to revert to doing every job themselves, or are there alternatives to explore?
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Features and analysisBattling against the elements
As the UK witnesses record rainfall and devastating flooding, c-stores must be prepared and protect their businesses against storm damage.
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Features and analysisWorking with Dad
Family firms abound in the convenience store sector, but do such close relationships always run smoothly?
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Features and analysisSitting pretty
Boosting shoppers’ dwell time is catching on in the convenience store industry, with features designed to encourage shoppers to spend more time - and money - in-store.
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Features and analysisPost Offices: Delivering the benefits
The convenience store industry is in many ways the saviour of the Post Office network, but the benefits run both ways for local retailers.