Opinion – Page 6
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OpinionCombating obesity in the UK
Amid accusations of a nanny state, government proposals for combating obesity are a matter of strong debate, writes HIM’s Katie Prowse.
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OpinionAutomatic facing up success
Budgens retailer Sid Sidhu says investment in an automatic facing up system at his Budgens store is well worth the expense.
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OpinionA breath of fresh air
Sam Coldbeck has found taking on teenagers has brought a new dimension to her Premier store’s workforce.
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OpinionWhy ‘all in’ DRS is bad news for retailers
Last week, as Theresa May’s premiership approached its end, we saw government ministers and departments releasing consultations, statements, statistics and policy announcements as a final parting shot before the summer recess and the likely formation of a new cabinet, writes the ACS’ James Lowman.
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OpinionThe core range balance
Managing the delicate balance between core range and specialist products is a crucial one for c-stores to get right, argues HIM’s Alice Dolling.
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OpinionWasting money
Retailer Mike Dorey is hoping that removing the customer rubbish bin will reduce waste (and costs).
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OpinionThe impact of violence and abuse
One of the biggest issues that retailers face when dealing with violence and abuse is the lack of consistent response from the justice system, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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OpinionDRS: Too many unanswered questions
Retailers face too many uncertainties over Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, says Edinburgh-based Premier retailer Linda Williams.
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OpinionFutureproofing convenience
It may be cliché, but younger generations are the shopper of tomorrow and have a pivotal role to play in the future of one of the fastest growing sectors in UK food and grocery, says HIM’s Giorgio Rigali.
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OpinionAssured advice for all retailers
While there’s no doubt that our exit from the European Union is still grabbing most of the headlines, there are plenty of rules and regulation changes to keep retailers occupied on a day-to-day basis, writes ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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OpinionStaff costs demand attention
The stress of working in the convenience sector needs urgent attention, SGF chief executive Pete Cheema argues.
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OpinionCommunity works
The best part of my role at Eurospar Ardglass is without a doubt all of the community work that I run on behalf of the store, writes Sales Assistant of the Year winner Fiona Addis.
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OpinionAfter the event
Mike, who owns Eastcombe Village Stores in Gloucestershire, discusses how to keep the wind in your sales in the aftermath of bank holidays and events.
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OpinionFace up to new solutions
Budgens retailer Sid Sidhu is hoping to take the faff out of facing up with a new system that will do it all for him.
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OpinionThe wrong side of the track
The new Track and Trace regime for tobacco is turning out to be painful and difficult for retailers, writes C-Store editor David Rees.
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OpinionBrexit worries for food shoppers
HIM’s Giorgio Rigali discusses what shoppers think about the impact of Brexit.
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OpinionCounting the cost of crime
Whenever we talk to retailers about the biggest issues they face on a day-to-day basis, the number one thing that comes up time and again is crime, writes the ACS chief executive.
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OpinionOlympic diaries: Raj Chauhan
East London Londis retailer Raj Chauhan is preparing now for smooth night-time deliveries
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OpinionRav's Road Trip: Vol 2
Independent store owner Rav Garcha is touring the country looking for the best in retail