Amy Lanning
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Retailers vs the banks: how charges are being pushed up
Retailers are reaching the end of their tether as the banks ramp up charges and become increasingly impersonal. Amy Lanning reports
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Retailers vs the banks: the borrowing problem
The recession has officially passed, but retailers are still struggling to get loans approved. Amy Lanning investigates
- Product News
A fresh start for mints and gums
The mints and gum markets have been through tough times, but brands are putting up a fight and turning fortunes around, says Amy Lanning
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Costcutter is 'well ahead' of targets
Costcutter has pledged to increase its number of stores by 12% and grow turnover by £52m in the next two years.
- Product News
Sting in the sale
Along with Christmas come test purchasing stings at full throttle. Make sure you're prepared.
- Features and analysis
It's criminal
Convenience Store's exclusive poll highlights the growing burden of shoplifting. Amy Lanning takes a look at the findings
- Features and analysis
Shoplifting a daily issue for c-stores
One in five retailers is plagued by shoplifters daily, according to an exclusive survey commissioned by Convenience Store.
- News
Wonder foods
More and more consumers are searching shop shelves for the king of all healthy foods. Amy Lanning finds out what makes a superfood
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Under the hammer
Amy Lanning investigates the pros and cons of buying and selling retail property at auction
- Features and analysis
Study says healthy food is in demand
Retailers are missing a trick if they don't offer a range of healthy foods, according to the results of a major consumer survey commissioned by Convenience Store.
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Straight from the dragon's mouth
Alan Mosley, winner of C-Store's Mint Condition competition, sponsored by Wrigley, gets a half-day consultation with star of Dragon's Den, Duncan Bannatyne. Amy Lanning listened in
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Green light for United store
United Co-op is poised to open its first 'green store' designed to maximise energy efficiency in a bid to drive down the group's energy bills.
- Product News
Cheese news
Cheddar, Wensleydale and Stilton remain the UK’s favourite cheeses of choice, according to a survey carried out for Ilchester Cheese.
- Product News
Spotlight on bananas
As the world's most popular fruit and the UK supermarkets' top seller, bananas are a product that has to be got right in c-stores.
- Product News
Meet the supplier
Pilgrims Choice is the UK's second largest Cheddar brand, selling more than 8,600 tonnes and worth more than £50m.
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Different strokes
Simon Biddle isn't scared to try new things. Amy Lanning finds out what led him to convenience retailing
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Steak out
More and more consumers are reducing their meat intake, giving the vegetarian category a much wider appeal. Amy Lanning reports
- Product News
Pub grub
Birds Eye Frozen Food is bringing authentic pub food to the frozen aisle. Amy Lanning gets a taster
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Golden days
Botterills Convenience Stores celebrates its 50th anniversary in June this year. Amy Lanning catches up with managing director Lizette Craig