News – Page 278

  • Wheelchair access
    Features and analysis

    Are you open to everyone?

    2017-01-09T14:29:00Z

    Stores that are fully accessible can attract new customers, create a loyal customer base and see their sales ramp up as a result.

  • Co-operative, Corporation Street, Manchester
    Advice Guide

    Christmas gallery

    2016-12-21T13:15:00Z

    With the countdown to Christmas nearing its finale, convenience retailers across the UK have been rolling out the tinsel, decorating trees and giving displays a special festive makeover

  • Booker symbol groups
    News

    United Colours

    2016-12-15T10:37:00Z

    How Booker’s buyout of Musgrave has impacted retailers more than 12 months on.

  • Scotmid
    Features and analysis

    Set the trends

    2016-12-15T00:00:00Z

    Leading industry figures outline their expectations for 2017.

  • Meal for tonight
    Features and analysis

    How to be a Supper Hero

    2016-12-02T11:49:00Z

    Retailers may have breakfast, lunch and snacking sorted, but as competition builds for all these occasions, is it time to build on the dinnertime offer?

  • Retail Guardian
    Features and analysis

    Free your files

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Running a c-store business can generate mountains of paper, but retailers are helping to develop systems to let computers take the strain.

  • AmazonFresh
    Features and analysis

    Killing you click by click?

    2016-10-19T11:17:00Z

    With online grocery services providing ever-faster options for shoppers, C-Store asks whether the likes of Amazon Fresh will deliver a body blow to convenience retailers’ trade.

  • social media
    News

    Social media: Have you got the message?

    2016-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Despite much reservation about new social media sites, businesses are finding them useful for connecting with a new audience of shoppers.

  • skeleton
    Advice Guide

    Halloween gallery

    2016-10-17T13:56:00Z

    As Halloween continues to grow at a monstrous rate, retailers across the UK are pulling out all the stops to ensure customers get into the spirit of the season.

  • Singhs Facebook
    Advice Guide

    How to get the best out of Facebook

    2016-10-10T09:37:00Z

    The Singh’s Premier Facebook page has over 13,800 followers. Mandeep Singh, who runs the Sheffield-based business with twin brothers Vrinder and Baljeet, gives us his top tips on how to make a success of Facebook.

  • Londis Blean
    Features and analysis

    Food to go: Counter attraction

    2016-10-04T12:21:00Z

    Convenience Store speaks to six retailers about their recent food-to-go investments.

  • CRA 2016
    News

    Convenience Retail Awards 2017: Enter now

    2016-10-04T10:02:00Z

    It’s here again! Time to appraise your business and get your store looking at its best for the judges as entries are open for the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards.

  • functional food
    Features and analysis

    Is functional food a good fit?

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Some retailers are taking their range of healthy foods to another level with functional foods. Here’s how they make them work in their stores.

  • own brand
    Features and analysis

    Design a label

    2016-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Launching your own range of products is a great way to boost footfall, sales and to stand out from the crowd. C-Store considers all the elements needed to create a successful own brand, picking up top tips from independent retailers who have pioneered the way.

  • NPD
    Features and analysis

    Put the colour back into NPD

    2016-08-30T12:58:00Z

    Convenience retailers of all sizes agree that new products are crucial to build basket spend and to create interest in store. But you’ll only reap the benefits if you really get behind launches as they happen.

  • Polymer notes
    Features and analysis

    Ready for the new readies?

    2016-08-30T12:50:00Z

    The introduction of polymer notes next month means retailers will need to be prepared. Here’s how to ensure you’re right on the money. 

  • fresh
    Features and analysis

    Fresh thinking

    2016-08-09T14:26:00Z

    Mike Greene, ex CEO of the short-lived My Local chain, recently lamented the quality of the independent sector’s fresh offer. Do retailers believe his assesement is accurate, or are symbol groups catching up with the supermarkets?

  • customer conflict
    Features and analysis

    Customer conflict: Keep calm and carry on

    2016-07-27T16:51:00Z

    When customers lose their cool, it is up to retailers and their staff to diffuse and control the situation.

  • Works must pay
    News

    Campaign: Digging for justice

    2016-07-26T00:00:00Z

    C-Store and sister title The Morning Advertiser have made a big step forward in the joint campaign to ensure that retailers are adequately compensated for losses due to roadworks.

  • pokemon
    Advice Guide

    How to capitalise on the Pokemon Go craze

    2016-07-18T16:46:00Z

    If you’re wondering how to make the most of the Pokemon Go phenomenon, then look no further.