Opinion – Page 3
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Pandemic legacies to change how consumers engage with food to go
Food to go has been hit hard by Covid-19, Lumina Intelligence’s Katie Prowse examines the category’s future.
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Preparing for the future with education
Sabine Benoit discusses the opportunity of education, particularly within convenience.
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What does the Amazon Fresh opening mean for UK convenience?
Professor of Marketing at Surrey University and convenience sector expert Sabine Benoit looks at the fallout of Amazon Fresh.
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How has Covid-19 impacted promotional activity?
Promotional activity was hit by Covid-19 but has it bounced back? Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman analyses the return of promotions.
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Is technology the answer to protecting shopworkers?
Tom Downes, CEO of Quail Digital, explains how technology can play a pivotal role in the safeguarding of all employees working on the shop floor.
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Should I have a 4G back-up for card payments?
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis explains the options to ensure a seamless card payment service.
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What trends will the convenience channel see in 2021?
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman talks the megatrends hitting the convenience sector.
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Unmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.
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Dry January: Can the best of intentions withstand Lockdown 3.0?
Lumina Intelligence’s insight & communications director Sarah Coleman weighs up good intentions versus lockdown and how consumers are embracing the Low2No category.
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Time to embrace the challenge of 2021
Pete Cheema of the Scottish Grocers Federation believes the sector is ready to face the challenges of 2021
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Maintaining the momentum in 2021 will be crucial
As we move into 2021, James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores stresses the importance of building on the progress made in 2020.
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Should you set up a website for your store?
Our tech savvie retailer Richard Inglis explains why having a website fo your store will help increase awareness.
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The Spending Review and what it means for convenience
The government’s Spending Review 2020 had some interesting repercussions for retailers. James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores outlined its impact.
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What is the future of forecourt and convenience?
Forecourts are on the cusp of change but is everyone ready for it?Suresite’s Eva Jones discusses the future of the sector.
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What does a subdued Halloween and Bonfire Night mean for other seasonal events?
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman examines how shoppers celebrated Halloween during Covid-19.
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How to improve your operating efficiencies
Richard Inglis of Parkview Retail discusses how he’s changed procedures at the store to improve efficiencies.
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How convenience can emerge from coronavirus even stronger
What have been the key learnings from the first six months of the pandemic and what’s next? James Lowman of the ACS looks at the positives.
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The fight to protect shopworkers isn’t over yet
The government’s repsonse to the USDAW shopworker protection petition has been disappointing but there’s still more we can all do.
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Social distancing signage needs to evolve
Graphics specialist Novograf highlights why social distancing signage needs to evolve.
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Challenger brands and younger shoppers: the perfect partnership for convenience stores
Young Foodies and Mighty Small co-founder Theadora Alexander on why convenience stores should support challenger brands