News – Page 287
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NewsThe big cover-up
Retailers with large stores face challenges as April’s tobacco display ban draws near.
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Features and analysisif you've got it, flaunt it
The display ban in large stores could provide smaller stores with a chance to profit.
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Features and analysisLiving in the dark
Canadian retailers have already had to learn to live with a tobacco display ban.
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NewsNetworking: Party politics
Retailers Kishor and Pat Patel visited Westminster to highlight the importance of local shops.
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NewsPower of suggestion
Upselling products gives you a more confident, more fulfilled workforce, and more money in the till.
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Features and analysisOn high security alert
The authorities are pledging to take a closer look at retail crime…
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Advice GuideGraduation Day
Fifteen Spar retailers from the Birmingham area recently graduated from a unique apprenticeship scheme.
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Features and analysisThe warmer front
With costs rising all the time, finding ways to cut energy bills needs to be a priority…
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Features and analysisSmall suppliers
They’re usually lovingly made, but selling local artisan products can be a complicated business.
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Features and analysisTesco Town
Andover’s independents refuse to be squeezed out of the marketplace by Tesco…
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Features and analysisHe who dares
Zed Khan was told it would be all over when a Tesco Express opened nearby…
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Features and analysisThe name game
Many retailers choose to use a family name on their shopfront instead of symbol group fascias.
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Features and analysisUnited Front
The competitive playing field is tough, but independent retailers can score big by realising that they’re all on the same team.
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Features and analysisNew face, same fight
Convenience retailers are facing competition from the mults on ever-increasing fronts, but evidence shows there is reason to stand firm
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Features and analysisApprenticeships: Get in the hiring line
Following in the footsteps of Alan Sugar, a growing number of retailers are embracing apprenticeships.
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Features and analysisLondon Olympics 2012: Gold Rush - retailers' expectations
Retailers around the country are getting on track for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
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Features and analysis
London Olympics 2012: Gold Rush - Venues
There will be 36 competition venues throughout the UK playing host to the Games. Inside London is the Olympic Park, which comprises nine areas including…
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Features and analysisLondon Olympics 2012: Gold Rush - planning ahead
According to Brown, retailers need to think in advance to make sure they secure relevant stock. “From our experience there will be a growing demand spreading out from London. From Easter 2012 the nation will start to get Olympic fever.
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Features and analysisLondon Olympics 2012: Gold Rush
With the 2012 Olympics approaching, there’s much to keep the tills ringing.