All articles by Sarah Britton – Page 30
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Products In DepthChristmas confectionery: A balancing act
Novelty confectionery is a great way to differentiate your store and excite customers over the Christmas period.
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Products In DepthHalloween: freak out to glowing sales
Retailers looking to sink their fangs into the succulent multi-million pound Halloween market must reflect the excitement in-store.
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Features and analysisSeating arrangements
From repeat purchases to supplier sampling events, introducing a countertop and a few chairs can boost business in more ways than one
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Features and analysisNisa Deepdale, Norfolk
A £180,000 refit of Jamie Keshwara’s Nisa Deepdale store in March 2017 saw sales leap 13% last year. And business continues to soar as summer tourists contribute to a 15% sales increase this year.
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Products In DepthBack to school: Hungry for healthy
As pressure grows for consumers to improve their children’s diets, parents are actively seeking out lunchbox snacks that are high in nutrients and low in sugar
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Features and analysisRemote control
Thanks to an increasing number of new technologies, you no longer need to be in-store to run a successful business. Retailers talk about how they use remote retailing to their advantage.
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Products In DepthHanging with the big gums
Bagged sugar confectionery is still flying, but more sales could be had by adding better-for-you options and dedicating space to kids’ sweets
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Products In DepthBBQ: Fire up your char leaders
BBQ is big business if you plan ahead, go big on flavoured meats, and build a strong, inspirational display. Here’s how to get summer ready
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Features and analysisHappy staff, happy store
Looking after your employees’ wellbeing can have a hugely positive impact, not just on the individual, but on the business as a whole.
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NewsDike & Son launches lucky dip scratchcard campaign
Dorset-based Dike & Son has launched a lucky dip scratchcard campaign to drive sales and increase footfall and loyalty.
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Features and analysisSoft drinks levy: Sweet talking
Retailers are being urged to take a long hard look at their soft drinks aisle as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into force. C-Store examines the impact it has already had on the big brands and its likely impact on your sales.
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NewsStaff at Thornton’s Budgens in London fend off robber
Brave staff at Thornton’s Budgens in Belsize Park, London, managed to restrain an armed robber until police arrived to arrest him.
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Products In DepthEaster: A golden opportunity
Fill your store with a selection of best-sellers, premium lines and novelties and you’re sure to have customers shelling out this Easter.
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Features and analysisApprenticeships: Learning on the job
Retailers discuss how they manage apprenticeship schemes, and reveal the benefits they provide employees and the business.
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Products In DepthGet cracking on Easter
The Christmas decorations might still be out, but it’s time to start hatching your Easter plans.
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Features and analysisCostcutter Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Plenty of store managers describe themselves as hands-on, but Shane Dove really went above and beyond during Costcutter Minster’s latest refit.
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Features and analysisLifestyle Extra Motherwell, Lanarkshire
Uzair Ali took over his father-in-law’s already successful store last year and made it his own with a £35,000 refit.
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Features and analysisGreens of Markinch, Fife
Bright ideas abound at Harris Aslam’s flagship store, where showstopping design features and quality goods are keeping the crowds coming back for more.
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Advice GuideHalloween gallery
As Halloween continues to grow at a monstrous rate, retailers across the UK are pulling out all the stops to ensure customers get into the spirit of the season.
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Features and analysisFood to go: Counter attraction
Convenience Store speaks to six retailers about their recent food-to-go investments.