Opinion – Page 10
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The leap forward - why small shops need to embrace technology
Alan Toft says independent retailers can't shy away from epos as the return on investment is better than any savings account
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ACS in action: Concessions made on tobacco display ban
ACS has won a victory on tobacco display, but will keep fighting after the election. When Parliament voted for the ban on tobacco displays at the end of last year we were left frustrated by a sense that it was political posturing rather than a clear...
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Comment: Make this tragedy the last
Convenience Store editor David Rees says change must come after the murder of Gurmail Singh in Huddersfield
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A small victory, but we fight on
The concessions on tobacco display are welcome but the battle will resume under the new government, says ACS' James Lowman.
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To the point
Alan Toft says educational activity in the convenience sector market must reflect what consumers want
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The big deal: The suppliers sales representatives with the best - and worst - reputations
Dave reveals those suppliers sales representatives with the best and worst reputations. As an independent I have always viewed relationships with suppliers as important. Sadly, the number that actually call into the store has diminished...
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Which c-store supplier has the best rep?
Convenience Store columnist Dave Newman reveals the suppliers' representatives with the best and worst reputations.
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One cheer for Government's tobacco stance
C-Store editor David Rees says there are positive messages for retailers in the government's tobacco strategy
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Think tank: Don't ignore the daily bread (or milk)
Georgina Wild of HIM urges you not to lose sight of the crown jewels of retailing. During the recession we saw more and more shoppers choosing to shop locally, which is great news for the sector. However, this...
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Alcohol restrictions won't alter drinking culture
Supermarkets have been rapped on the knuckles by the MPs' Health Committee over alcohol pricing. Not too many independents will be upset about that, says C-Store editor David Rees.
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The big deal: Snowed in shoppers rely on local retailer
Snowed in on a hilltop, Dave's customers relied on their local retailer and his heroic staff. The recent weather conditions gave us a quite a dramatic start to 2010. With my shops situated on the top of a hill above Hastings, we were left...
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Smart facts: drinks lead strong Christmas performance
The independent sector continues to enjoy good growth, with liquid leading the way, says data analyst Sales Out.
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To the point
Alan Toft says suppliers should consult retailers more often, but store owners need to play ball
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Think tank: new year cheer from HIM
Georgina Wild from HIM Research & Consulting has some new year tips for retailers
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The future starts now
Nothing has the potential to make you look foolish as quickly as attempting to predict the future, says Convenience Store editor David Rees.
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Short on sweets
Alan Toft believes there's an area of opportunity which could make a sweet point of difference
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Think tank: Creating the right pricing impression
Georgina Wild of HIM provides some insight into shoppers' attitudes to c-store pricing. The world is now very price- and value-focused and that has implications for c-store operators. As part of the...
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A surprisingly good year
C-Store editor David Rees looks back on a year of expansion and investment against the odds.
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Monopoly money
Tthere are a worrying number of areas of operation where retailers have neither choice nor control, says Convenience Store editor David Rees
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The big deal: Takeovers, margin reductions, what's next for news distribution?
After a double whammy from the publishers, Dave ponders the future of newspaper delivery. While I am still reeling from the recent takeover by Menzies of our wholesale news distribution, our other distributor News International now informs...