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A new focus on crime
Convenience Store editor David Rees explains how a crackdown on illegal tobacco sales could prevent the tragic consequences of shop theft.
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ACS in action
Retailers frustrated with energy firms could see a change for the better, says James Lowman
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To the point
Alan Toft wonders if consumers will bounce back to the multiples once the recession ends
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Think tank:Trading in a downturn
Georgina Wild of HIM believes that the recession hasn't changed customers' basic requirements
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Smart facts: Growth categories for independents
Buoyant sales indicate that the sector is still performing well despite the economic slump
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Playing the power game
Dave Newman follows Convenience Store's Cancellation Day campaign with his experience of changing suppliers
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To the Point
Alan Toft reveals a handy source of business advice for unaffiliated independents
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Think Tank - The heat is on
The BBQ season is just around the corner. Georgina Wild of HIM has the advice to get you ready
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Smart facts: Independent health check
In a new column, data analyst SalesOut argues that the independent sector is doing well
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By royal appointment
Award-winning retailers get the ultimate nod of approval, but there's an unfortunate message to shoplifters
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To the point: Charging 10p for a bag is in, bogofs are out, and value does not necessarily have to mean cheap
Charging 10p for a bag is in, bogofs are out, and value does not necessarily have to mean cheap, says Alan Toft
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Rate of change is too slow
Talking to retailers at the recent Convenience Retailing Show (CRS) makes me confident that for most neighbourhood stores, things aren't too bad at the moment.
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Change is in the air
There is a welcome shift in attitudes to the proposed ban on tobacco display.
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ACS in action
James Lowman says there are battles that can be fought and won in the tobacco display debate
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To the point
Tesco is a master at turning a negative into a positive, and Alan Toft believes indies can follow suit
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The Big Deal
Retailer Dave Newman's sales snowballed in February as Arctic conditions hit his neighbourhood.
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in my view
In Britain the weather is always a major topic of conversation, and so true to form the recent bursts of heavy snowfall have been a real talking point in the trade.
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Think tank
Georgina Wild of HIM explains why going green is good for the environment and for your bottom line