All Opinion articles – Page 3
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OpinionTime to look online for new staff?
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis explains how he’s using online tools to find new staff.
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OpinionCreating communities – The future of food and drink retail?
James S Clifton, group CEO of Mission Group, discusses provenance in food and drink retail.
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OpinionThe benefits of creating a digital to-do list
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis discusses the benefits of upgrading your action list.
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OpinionNatasha’s Law: what it means and what you need to do
New allergen legislation is on its way and technical manager at Country Choice Stephen Hatton outlines what retailers need to do.
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OpinionHow independent retailers can retain growth by improving the customer journey
Eva Jones, head of product development & innovation at Suresite Group, shares tips for how convenience retailers can enhance the customer experience.
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OpinionHow can an iPad help your business?
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis looks at the flexibility offered by having a tablet in operation at your store.
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OpinionPandemic legacies to change how consumers engage with food to go
Food to go has been hit hard by Covid-19, Lumina Intelligence’s Katie Prowse examines the category’s future.
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OpinionPreparing for the future with education
Sabine Benoit discusses the opportunity of education, particularly within convenience.
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OpinionWhat does the Amazon Fresh opening mean for UK convenience?
Professor of Marketing at Surrey University and convenience sector expert Sabine Benoit looks at the fallout of Amazon Fresh.
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OpinionHow has Covid-19 impacted promotional activity?
Promotional activity was hit by Covid-19 but has it bounced back? Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman analyses the return of promotions.
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OpinionIs technology the answer to protecting shopworkers?
Tom Downes, CEO of Quail Digital, explains how technology can play a pivotal role in the safeguarding of all employees working on the shop floor.
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OpinionShould I have a 4G back-up for card payments?
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis explains the options to ensure a seamless card payment service.
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OpinionWhat trends will the convenience channel see in 2021?
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman talks the megatrends hitting the convenience sector.
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OpinionUnmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.
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OpinionDry January: Can the best of intentions withstand Lockdown 3.0?
Lumina Intelligence’s insight & communications director Sarah Coleman weighs up good intentions versus lockdown and how consumers are embracing the Low2No category.
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OpinionTime to embrace the challenge of 2021
Pete Cheema of the Scottish Grocers Federation believes the sector is ready to face the challenges of 2021
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OpinionMaintaining the momentum in 2021 will be crucial
As we move into 2021, James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores stresses the importance of building on the progress made in 2020.
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OpinionShould you set up a website for your store?
Our tech savvie retailer Richard Inglis explains why having a website fo your store will help increase awareness.
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OpinionThe Spending Review and what it means for convenience
The government’s Spending Review 2020 had some interesting repercussions for retailers. James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores outlined its impact.
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OpinionWhat is the future of forecourt and convenience?
Forecourts are on the cusp of change but is everyone ready for it?Suresite’s Eva Jones discusses the future of the sector.