All Opinion articles – Page 9
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ACS in action: James Lowman - Why your help is crucial in a last push for a fair deal on tobacco retailing
It was Easter 2008 when we first heard the government announce plans to ban tobacco display. In more than two years of campaigning since then, we've been doing research,
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HIM think tank: How to increase customer count
Georgina Wild of HIM suggests some ways to increase that vital footfall
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Think tank: The need for speed
Georgina Wild of HIM considers how c-stores can improve their customer service
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To the point: The importance of team spirit
Alan focuses on the importance of team spirit a key foundation of Sir Terry Leahy's success...
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A flickering hope on tobacco display
Convenience Store's David Rees says the tide has turned on the tobacco display ban - but will the government be prepared to overturn the regulation?
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The big deal: The implications and inconvenience of January's VAT rise
Dave's already considering the implications and inconvenience of the rise in VAT in January. The announcement in the recent Budget that VAT would go up to 20% was about as predictable as the demise of our national football team....
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The human touch see see small shops survive
As the retail giants pervert customer contact, local stores must promote their humanity, says Alan Toft
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Whipping up a storm of protest
How local communities are fighting back against supermarket expansion and putting independent retailers at the heart of the resistance
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Think tank: What shoppers want to see
Convenience shoppers reveal how they think retailers can improve their stores. Last month we looked at what is important to customers shopping in convenience stores, so let's now consider how the industry as a whole is meeting these needs...
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ACS in action: Pushing for a fairer deal for small retailers under the new government
The battle for a level playing field will move forward under the new government, says James. New Labour's view of the grocery market wasn't always helpful to the convenience sector. Too often, Ministers bought the line that...
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The big deal: Looking for the silver lining of a coalition government
There's more pain to come, but Dave's looking for the coalition government's silver lining.
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Reasons to fear black market beer
As the World Cup celebrations kick off, C-Store editor David Rees warns of the temptations of cheap-as-chips alcohol supplies
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Formula for success
Alan Toft finds that some independents are showing the strain so it's time for some analysis
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Focus on the fundamentals of c-store shopping
Georgina Wild of HIM reveals what is really important for c-store shoppers
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Good times in bad times: small stores hit new heights
David Rees says local retailers are doing well, but having to work harder to stay on the crest of the wave.
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ACS in action: Priorities for local shops
ACS has set out the priorities for local shops which it will take to the new government. After weeks of rumour, we now know the shape of the coalition, both in Cabinet and across the government departments. This coalition...
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Behind the headlines, who's really giving alcohol to kids?
Recent test purchase operations have shown just how successful retailers have been in stamping out underage sales. But someone needs to tell the police, Trading Standards, the media and the government.
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to the point
Alan Toft lays down a challenge after a chance meeting with a suppliers' sales director
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Hung parliament would stop rushed regulation
James Lowman says a hung parliament could slow down progress which may not be as bad as you think
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The maths and the myths of supermarket dominance
When it comes to competing with Tesco, it's action we need, not outrage, says C-Store editor David Rees.