All Retail Insight articles – Page 10
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Features and analysisYounger shoppers turning to convenience stores
The coronavirus pandemic has led to more younger shoppers visiting convenience stores. But what can you do to keep them?
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Advice GuideHow to prepare for looming school traffic
Flows of school traffic are set to pour into store aisles come early September. Are you ready?
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Features and analysisWill shoppers remain loyal to convenience after lockdown?
Are the convenience customers gained through lockdown moving back to the major multiples now restrictions are easing? We commissioned a survey to find out.
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NewsPandemic sales to double convenience sector growth
Growth in convenience stores in 2020 is set to double that of the previous year, according to Mintel research.
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OpinionChallenger 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
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NewsConvenience channel growth tipped for 2022
The UK convenience channel is tipped to grow 13.2% in value terms by 2022, a new IGD report has found.
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Features and analysisIs poor social distancing guidance keeping customers away from your store?
A new survey has revealed what measures are needed to make shoppers feel confident. So what did it find?
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Features and analysisUnmasked retail staff putting off customers, says survey
Research conducted in town centres across the UK has found that the failure of retail staff to wear masks is preventing customers returning to shops.
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Features and analysisWhat’s happening to convenience store numbers in the UK?
The number of convenience stores in the UK remained static, a trend expected to continue for the rest of 2020, according to a new Lumina Intelligence report.
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NewsProject Endeavour kicks off as Bestway seeks to offload 37 stores
Bestway Retail has begun the divestment of 37 of its stores left over from the Bargain Booze acquisition in 2018.
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Features and analysisCash no longer king as contactless proves untouchable
The move away from cash transactions has been sped up by coronavius as people expect to use card payments more often. But should we count out cash just yet?
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NewsMcColl’s shifts focus during pandemic lockdown
McColl’s has seen a drop in total revenue in its interim results although like-for-like sales rose.
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Features and analysisSecond spike lockdowns highlight convenience sector pressures
Recommendations to better support independent retailers have been made, and as parts of the UK enter a second lockdown, it’s time to deliver on this.
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NewsHIM & MCA Insight changes name to Lumina Intelligence
William Reed’s data insights division HIM & MCA Insight has changed its name to Lumina Intelligence.
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Features and analysisObesity strategy will make it harder for convenience stores
The government’s plan to cut obesity has finally been revealed but what impact will it have on convenience stores?
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Features and analysisHow did retailers cope with face mask regulations?
The new face mask regulation kicked in on Friday. How did the first weekend go?
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NewsScottish Grocers Federation launches new website
The Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has announced the launch of its new website.
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Features and analysisIs it the right time to buy or sell a site?
Retail property specialists Christie & Co has reported record interest in the convenience sector, is it the right time to make a deal?
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Interviews and Profiles‘Time for retailers to be brave and bold’
Retail director of Sodexo Dev Dhillon shares insights on how store owners can retain customers coming out of lockdown.
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Features and analysisHealthy eating debate tough to digest for independent retailers
The government’s focus on promotion and siting of foods is certainly a noble cause but the knock-on effect for retailers is far from healthy.