All Opinion articles – Page 5
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OpinionLegislation overload
Planning a refit has hit home to Premier retailer Linda Williams the constraints legislation places on running the business.
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OpinionA cost-neutral scheme for plastic
The Environment Bill, which first made an appearance in the Queen’s Speech, made its long-awaited return to Parliament at the start of this year and more recently had its Second Reading, writes James Lowman of ACS.
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OpinionCold hard statistics
Shoplifting is now essentially a pandemic in Scotland, points out the SGF’s Pete Cheema.
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OpinionThe future of meat-free
Health has been high on the agenda for some time and is firmly established as a mega trend across the UK food and grocery market, writes Steve Gotham from HIM/MCA.
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OpinionBudget priorities
Backed by a proper majority in Parliament, the Budget on 11 March marks the perfect opportunity for the Chancellor to set out a longer term agenda for the country, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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OpinionFrom challenge to opportunity
Budgens retailer Sid Sidhu has spotted a big opportunity from the forthcoming ban on menthol cigarettes in May.
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OpinionWhy coffee is good for convenience
Coffee has become the ultimate convenience category, argues HIM’s Blonnie Walsh
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OpinionThe cost of a vote-winning policy
Increases in the minimum wage are piling the pressure on small businesses, reports Hull-based Premier retailer Sam Coldbeck.
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OpinionProtecting shoppers’ access to cash
The ACS is campaigning to protect consumers’ access to cash.
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OpinionCBD sales boost
CBD products have become a suprising hit for Sid, from vaping liquids to massage oils.
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OpinionCan c-stores deliver success?
It is clear that the delivery operators see value in servicing the convenience retail market and are willing to go head-to-head to capture that space, but HIM’s Giorgio Rigali asks if it is the right move for the independent sector.
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OpinionGeneral Election priorities
The forthcoming General Election is about far more than Brexit, argues ACS’ James Lowman
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OpinionReality check
The government needs to recognise the implications of its policies on small stores, argues SGF chief executive Pete Cheema.
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OpinionWell-oiled machines
Ministers must address concerns over Reverse Vending Machines for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme to work, says Edinburgh-based retailer Linda.
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OpinionOn the plastic trail
There remains a big opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to make commitments not just on their own, but to ensure that plastic reduction is tackled in a joined-up way throughout the supply chain, says C-Store’s editor.
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OpinionDomestic policy is back in the news
The Queen’s Speech last week, while still pretty Brexit heavy, was a refreshing return to government setting out its domestic legislative intentions in the coming months.
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OpinionCombat crime together
The risk of violent crime is something retailers must not ignore, points out Hull retailer Sam
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OpinionExciting changes ahead
Budgens retailer Sid believes retailers need to keep innovating and make the most of their assets.
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OpinionThe World Cup for convenience
The Rugby World Cup in Japan is now well underway, and there is no doubt that retailers are benefiting, says HIM’s Giorgio Rigali
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OpinionTactical advantage
Mike Dorey’s on a mission to increase recycling rates at Eastcombe Village Stores in Gloucestershire