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A cure for everything
As ham is revealed as the latest health threat, David Rees wonders if the grocery police have gone too far
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To the point: Reducing food waste by shopping locally
A new book defining food waste as criminal sends a positive message for shopping locally. It was India Knight, in her column in The Sunday Times, who said she saves money by buying groceries locally when she wants them, so avoiding throwing food away. We discard food to the tune ...
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Think tank: Rounded prices make an impact
Shoppers like rounded prices, and they're catching on in convenience, says HIM's Georgina Wild.
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Down to you
David Visick says tobacco retailers have a chance to take their future into their own hands
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Think Tank: Listening to the staff
Georgina Wild of HIM offers some retail perspectives from shop floor personnel
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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.