All articles by Sarah Britton – Page 35
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Product NewsChristmas Confectionery - Novelty value
September might not seem like an obvious time to start displaying your Christmas wares.
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Product NewsChristmas Confectionery - Gifting and sharing
By the time November comes around, your customers should have already bought a few Christmas bits, and will be on the lookout for larger products.
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Share in the potential of Cadbury Twirl Bites
As sharing occasions continue to rise, Cadbury is adding another offering to the mix with the launch of Twirl Bites
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Features and analysisThe name game
Many retailers choose to use a family name on their shopfront instead of symbol group fascias.
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Features and analysisDoors to success
Chillers with doors opens up a wealth of money- and energy-saving opportunities…
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Features and analysisApprenticeships: Get in the hiring line
Following in the footsteps of Alan Sugar, a growing number of retailers are embracing apprenticeships.
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Products In DepthCash In: Mints & gums - Ed-chew-cation
Mints and gum brands are working hard to teach consumers about the functional benefits of products. Sarah Britton refreshes your knowledge
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Spar moves step closer to phased promotions
Spar is considering a national rollout of a phased promotion initiative following a successful trial within James Hall's company-owned stores division.
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Focus on fresh food, James Hall urges
North of England Spar distributor James Hall is urging retailers to "invest in fresh".
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NewsResearch finds 300 reasons to upsell
Upselling has been highlighted as a major sales opportunity for convenience retailers after research showed it could lead to a 300% increase in promotional penetration and that the vast majority of shoppers found it perfectly acceptable.
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Products In DepthCash in: Chocolate - Share Value
Today’s cash-conscious consumers are driving demand for Big Night In share packs and products with pricemarks. Sarah Britton reports
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Products In DepthCash in: Chocolate - Limited Editions
If pricemarked packaging doesn’t appeal, then another way to ensure customers remain stimulated by your confectionery offering is to tap into limited-edition products.
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Features and analysisFlowers: Petal pushers
There are a whole bunch of options available to retailers looking to make their businesses bloom.
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Products In DepthCash in: Ice cream - Kiddies corner
New Forest Ice Cream is predicting big demand for kids’ fruit ice lollies this summer. “Most people have been hammered so badly by the recession that they’re not going away…
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Products In Depth
Cash in: Ice cream - Ones to watch
Oh, crumbs Twix ice cream has been reformulated for 2011 with a new type of biscuit which is claimed to be crunchier than the last. The brand as a whole is being…
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Product NewsIce cream - Rain or shine
Whatever the weather throws at retailers this year, a host of new ice cream launches proves there is still faith in the market. Sarah Britton reports
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NewsOver the counter:Independentthinker
In the space of five years, Paul Wilks has made the switch from being a Musgrave area manager to the shrewd owner of three c-stores. Sarah Britton finds out how
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NewsRetailers act fast in flower supply crisis
Retailers across the UK leapt into action to secure flower supplies after major flower distributor Flowerfête apparently ceased trading in the midst of the crucial spring gifting season. None of the retailers Convenience Store spoke to...
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NewsOver the counter: Picture perfect
Steve Dennis’ dedication to local produce and local people means his village store is every bit as good as it looks. Sarah Britton reports
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NewsHear)) hear))
Taking time out to listen to what your staff have to say can pay dividends, says Sarah Britton