Opinion – Page 13
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ACS in action
Here ACS chief executive James Lowman predicts the political areas to hit home in 2009
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To the point
Alan Toft says new strategies could beat off the gantry ban - and has a plan of action
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Think tank
Georgina Wild of HIM says it’s time to think diets and detox to ensure a healthy start to 2009
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in my view
So there you have it. It's not peer group pressure that starts young people smoking, not parents, not irresponsible adults...
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ACS in action
James Lowman says the chancellor's rescue package reveals a lack of understanding of retailers
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To the point: Focus to beat the downturn
Alan Toft says focus on the emerging local, price-based, just-in-time market to beat the downturn
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The big deal
Dave Newman has his own ideas to match the PM's plans to boost the economy and help retailers
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Think tank: Why gifting is a huge opportunity for c-stores
Georgina Wild of HIM explains why gifting is a huge opportunity for c-stores that needs exploiting
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In my view: Politics does make a difference
Politics is not everybody's cup of tea, but you have to admit it makes a big difference to our businesses and our lives.
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in my view: restrict quantity not price
As befits a debate about excessive alcohol, a lot of nonsense is currently being spoken
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To the point: local is now the key driver
The secret to surviving the hard times is to roll with the punches, advocates Alan Toft
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Think tank: shopping for alcohol
Georgina Wild of HIM looks at the trend for drinking alcohol at home and suggests how to exploit it
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The big deal
What recession? Dave Newman is more concerned about alcohol control proposals than share prices
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In my view - 31 October 2008
Who is really looking after shoppers these days? The big supermarkets are quick to claim it is them, of course, hence all their publicity about slashing prices for consumers.
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In my view - 17 October 2008
When times are tough, who can you rely on? The government? The police? Your local bank? Oh dear. You can see where I’m coming from on this one.
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To the point
Alan Toft wants retailers to show they’re the good guys when it comes to social responsibilty
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Think tank: Singing the priases of locally produced food
Georgina Wild of HIM sings the praises of locally-produced food and offers retailers some advice
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in my view
Traditionally, retailers have had an opportunity to prosper at times of inflation, as margins could be protected or even boosted as prices rose and consumers expected them to carry on rising. But this time round it’s more tricky. Raw material and...
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in my view
That’s us on the front cover of C-Store. I know we’re a mean-looking bunch, but these are serious times.
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Think tank: Georgina Wild of HIM explains why convenience retailers should embrace additional services
If there are any retailers out there who remain unconvinced about the importance of services – or the value of the services shopper – then hopefully these facts taken from HIM’s Convenience Tracking Programme will help convince you otherwise.