All articles by Sarah Britton – Page 28
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about summer alcohol
C-Store analyses which trends are driving sales this summer
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Interviews and ProfilesSpar MD Louise Hoste on keeping shelves stocked through the coronavirus pandemic
Spar UK managing director Louise Hoste explains how the group supported retailers in the early days of the lockdown and how it’s adapting its offer to meet changing shopper missions
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Interviews and ProfilesMy staff were crucial to the business staying open
Amit Puntambekar of Ash’s Shop in Fenstanton, Peterborough, tells us how he’s getting on
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Interviews and ProfilesSales grew 110% in the first weeks of lockdown
Amish Shingadia of Londis Caterways in Horsham, West Sussex, explains how he is managing in these testing times.
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Features and analysisFood-to-go special: London Road Bakery, Boston, Lincolnshire
Jacqui Dales tells C-Store how she keeps customers coming back to her bustling bakery and explains how she will grow the business over the coming 12 months
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Products In DepthGet quids in with chocolate
Multibuys and round pound price points are ensuring chocolate consumers get value for money across a multitude of pack formats
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Features and analysisBest-one Spencer Court News, Corby, Northamptonshire
Store manager Sarah Darlow Stearn describes the journey the business has been on since moving from a miniscule CTN outlet to a 1,500sq ft c-store complete with Games Workshop miniature collectibles zone.
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NewsC-stores frustrated by Mars Wrigley UK’s Opal Fruits snub
Mars Wrigley UK has announced that Opal Fruits are returning to stores for a limited period - but the iconic fruit chews will only be available in the discounters.
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Features and analysisThe next generation: Amit Puntambekar
Having witnessed their retailer parents working long hours in convenience stores, many would run in the opposite direction. But Amit Puntambekar (pictured), Jason Sichel and Faraz Iqbal have all opted to take on the family business.
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Features and analysisThe next generation: Faraz Iqbal
Having witnessed their retailer parents working long hours in convenience stores, many would run in the opposite direction. But Amit Puntambekar, Jason Sichel and Faraz Iqbal (pictured) have all opted to take on the family business.
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Features and analysisThe next generation: Jason Sichel
Having witnessed their retailer parents working long hours in convenience stores, many would run in the opposite direction. But Amit Puntambekar, Jason Sichel (pictured) and Faraz Iqbal have all opted to take on the family business.
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Products In DepthSpring & Easter confectionery: A well-eggsecuted plan
Your store is most likely filled with festive fodder right now, but with Creme Egg season fast approaching, it’s time to get organised.
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Features and analysisFood safety training: Putting you in safe hands
With numerous convenience business models now centred around food to go, food safety training has become an even greater priority.
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Products In DepthChristmas confectionery: Your golden opportunity
A host of festive npd and plenty of gold-star premium lines can make the Christmas confectionery category a gift for canny retailers.
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Features and analysisResponsible retailing: Better to be safe than sorry
By investing in regular underage sales training, c-stores can remain responsible retailers and ensure they avoid hefty penalties.
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Features and analysisHalloween gallery
There are ghostly goings on in c-stores across the UK as independent retailers embrace the spirit of Halloween and get their freak on.
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Products In DepthHalloween: Ready to reach your ghouls
As consumers don witches’ hats, vampire fangs, and monster masks, retailers who target Halloween will have plenty to celebrate.
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Features and analysisManagement software: Get with the program
Workforce management systems can help you optimise staffing levels and free up more time to oversee the running of your business
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Features and analysisFerrero supports convenience retailers during Diwali
Convenience Store’s Sarah Britton explains how Ferrero is supporting small stores this Diwali.
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Features and analysisMondelēz releases sleighful of Cadbury NPD for Christmas
Convenience Store features editor Sarah Britton looks inside Cadbury UK’s Santa sack.