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OpinionDRS: Too many unanswered questions
Retailers face too many uncertainties over Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, says Edinburgh-based Premier retailer Linda Williams.
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Futureproofing convenience
It may be cliché, but younger generations are the shopper of tomorrow and have a pivotal role to play in the future of one of the fastest growing sectors in UK food and grocery, says HIM’s Giorgio Rigali.
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Assured advice for all retailers
While there’s no doubt that our exit from the European Union is still grabbing most of the headlines, there are plenty of rules and regulation changes to keep retailers occupied on a day-to-day basis, writes ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Staff costs demand attention
The stress of working in the convenience sector needs urgent attention, SGF chief executive Pete Cheema argues.
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Community works
The best part of my role at Eurospar Ardglass is without a doubt all of the community work that I run on behalf of the store, writes Sales Assistant of the Year winner Fiona Addis.
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After the event
Mike, who owns Eastcombe Village Stores in Gloucestershire, discusses how to keep the wind in your sales in the aftermath of bank holidays and events.
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Face up to new solutions
Budgens retailer Sid Sidhu is hoping to take the faff out of facing up with a new system that will do it all for him.
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The wrong side of the track
The new Track and Trace regime for tobacco is turning out to be painful and difficult for retailers, writes C-Store editor David Rees.
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Brexit worries for food shoppers
HIM’s Giorgio Rigali discusses what shoppers think about the impact of Brexit.
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Counting the cost of crime
Whenever we talk to retailers about the biggest issues they face on a day-to-day basis, the number one thing that comes up time and again is crime, writes the ACS chief executive.
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Olympic diaries: Raj Chauhan
East London Londis retailer Raj Chauhan is preparing now for smooth night-time deliveries
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Rav's Road Trip: Vol 2
Independent store owner Rav Garcha is touring the country looking for the best in retail
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Rav's Road Trip
Independent Rav Garcha is touring the country in search of inspirational store owners
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Olympic diaries: Steve Bassett
Weymouth Londis retailer Steve Bassett is changing tack to ensure Olympic sales
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Plain packaging plan is back on the table
The Department of Health has finally given the go-ahead to a consultation on plain packaging for tobacco products. Read on to comment.
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The advent of the Localism Act
Government plans to hand decision-making powers to communities across the country are now official
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James Lowman: ACS in Action
Chris Huhne’s pledge to “get tough” on the big six energy firms is major for retailers, says James
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Olympic diaries: Virinder Pathak
Virinder Pathak is a co-owner of the Hampton Court Superstore in Hampton Court, Surrey. The busy store, which boasts an outdoor café area, is right on the Olympic cycling route
