All Opinion articles – Page 4
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What does a subdued Halloween and Bonfire Night mean for other seasonal events?
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman examines how shoppers celebrated Halloween during Covid-19.
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How to improve your operating efficiencies
Richard Inglis of Parkview Retail discusses how he’s changed procedures at the store to improve efficiencies.
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How convenience can emerge from coronavirus even stronger
What have been the key learnings from the first six months of the pandemic and what’s next? James Lowman of the ACS looks at the positives.
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The fight to protect shopworkers isn’t over yet
The government’s repsonse to the USDAW shopworker protection petition has been disappointing but there’s still more we can all do.
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Social distancing signage needs to evolve
Graphics specialist Novograf highlights why social distancing signage needs to evolve.
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Challenger brands and younger shoppers: the perfect partnership for convenience stores
Young Foodies and Mighty Small co-founder Theadora Alexander on why convenience stores should support challenger brands
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Where should I place my CCTV cameras?
Parkview Retail director Richard Inglis on where to put your CCTV cameras for maximum effectiveness.
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On Demand Convenience: huge potential but low penetration
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman outlines the potential for on demand convenience
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Support is available for face mask concerns
Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman discusses the support for retailers concerned about face mask legislation.
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Who will enforce mandatory face masks in shops?
Retailers won’t be expected to enforce the wearing of face masks in shops but what support are they being given?
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Self checkout systems: opportunities and challenges
Parkview Retail director Richard Inglis discusses introducing self checkout systems at his business.
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New shopper missions emerge in lockdown
Insights manager at HIM & MCA Insight Katie Prowse discusses the new missions driving customers to stores.
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Retailers have created goodwill for the sector, let’s use it to shape the future
It’s time for Scottish retailers to carry on the progress made during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Scottish Grocers Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.
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Fighting back against Sunday trading regulation relaxation
As talk of relaxing Sunday trading regulations comes up again, Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman urges a united front on the issue.
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Highlighting the benefits of local
Interest in buying locally sourced produce has accelerated in recent years, driven by health, economic and environmental interests, writes HIM’s Sarah Alhadeff.
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The delivery opportunity
Given that convenience stores play a vital role in local communities, now could not be a better time to venture into home delivery when shoppers need it most, writes HIM’s Sarah Alhadeff.
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Support in testing times
James Lowman outlines the work the ACS is doing to support local stores during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Community spirit
A sense of community is vitally important in these strange, surreal times, but of course the best convenience stores knew that all along, C-Store’s editor writes.
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Pulling together
Trading at Eastcombe Village Stores in Gloucestershire is like nothing seen before, Mike reports.
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Delivering the goods
Budgens retailer Sid Sidhu is impressed with the results of offering an online shopping service to local customers.