Amy Lanning

  • News

    Retailers vs the banks: how charges are being pushed up

    2010-11-14T00:00:00

    Retailers are reaching the end of their tether as the banks ramp up charges and become increasingly impersonal. Amy Lanning reports

  • News

    Retailers vs the banks: the borrowing problem

    2010-11-14T00:00:00

    The recession has officially passed, but retailers are still struggling to get loans approved. Amy Lanning investigates

  • Product News

    A fresh start for mints and gums

    2010-10-01T00:00:00

    The mints and gum markets have been through tough times, but brands are putting up a fight and turning fortunes around, says Amy Lanning

  • News

    Costcutter is 'well ahead' of targets

    2007-09-21T00:00:00

    Costcutter has pledged to increase its number of stores by 12% and grow turnover by £52m in the next two years.

  • Product News

    Sting in the sale

    2006-12-01T00:00:00

    Along with Christmas come test purchasing stings at full throttle. Make sure you're prepared.

  • News

    Wonder foods

    2006-11-03T00:00:00

    More and more consumers are searching shop shelves for the king of all healthy foods. Amy Lanning finds out what makes a superfood

  • Features and analysis

    It's criminal

    2006-11-03T00:00:00

    Convenience Store's exclusive poll highlights the growing burden of shoplifting. Amy Lanning takes a look at the findings

  • Features and analysis

    Shoplifting a daily issue for c-stores

    2006-11-03T00:00:00

    One in five retailers is plagued by shoplifters daily, according to an exclusive survey commissioned by Convenience Store.

  • News

    Under the hammer

    2006-10-06T00:00:00

    Amy Lanning investigates the pros and cons of buying and selling retail property at auction

  • Features and analysis

    Study says healthy food is in demand

    2006-09-22T00:00:00

    Retailers are missing a trick if they don't offer a range of healthy foods, according to the results of a major consumer survey commissioned by Convenience Store.

  • News

    Straight from the dragon's mouth

    2006-05-19T00:00:00

    Alan Mosley, winner of C-Store's Mint Condition competition, sponsored by Wrigley, gets a half-day consultation with star of Dragon's Den, Duncan Bannatyne. Amy Lanning listened in

  • News

    Going local

    2006-05-19T00:00:00

    Amy Lanning finds out why Booker has moved to locally sourced produce

  • News

    Green light for United store

    2006-05-19T00:00:00

    United Co-op is poised to open its first 'green store' designed to maximise energy efficiency in a bid to drive down the group's energy bills.

  • Product News

    Cheese news

    2006-05-19T00:00:00

    Cheddar, Wensleydale and Stilton remain the UK’s favourite cheeses of choice, according to a survey carried out for Ilchester Cheese.

  • Product News

    Spotlight on bananas

    2006-05-19T00:00:00

    As the world's most popular fruit and the UK supermarkets' top seller, bananas are a product that has to be got right in c-stores.

  • Product News

    Meet the supplier

    2006-05-16T16:10:00

    Pilgrims Choice is the UK's second largest Cheddar brand, selling more than 8,600 tonnes and worth more than £50m.

  • News

    Different strokes

    2006-05-05T00:00:00

    Simon Biddle isn't scared to try new things. Amy Lanning finds out what led him to convenience retailing

  • Product News

    Steak out

    2006-05-05T00:00:00

    More and more consumers are reducing their meat intake, giving the vegetarian category a much wider appeal. Amy Lanning reports

  • Product News

    Pub grub

    2006-04-21T00:00:00

    Birds Eye Frozen Food is bringing authentic pub food to the frozen aisle. Amy Lanning gets a taster

  • News

    Golden days

    2006-04-07T00:00:00

    Botterills Convenience Stores celebrates its 50th anniversary in June this year. Amy Lanning catches up with managing director Lizette Craig

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