All articles by Sarah Britton – Page 36
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Out of the ordinary: Best-One Isleworth
In a town overrun with retailers, Alkesh Gadher is always looking at ways to ensure that his store is noticed by the locals. Sarah Britton reports
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Products In Depth
Cash in: Join the cheese block party
Deep discounting isn’t the only way to guarantee strong cheese sales. Sarah Britton looks at how c-stores can offer value without lowering prices
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Sharing ideas
Four Champions discuss the benefits of talking to like-minded individuals and sharing ideas to take their businesses forward
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Test purchasing stings begin to bite
As the countdown to Christmas begins, the C-Store offices have been flooded with calls from retailers reporting inconsistent and inconsiderate test purchasing operations
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Read all about it: Challenges in the newspapers and magazines category
Five of our C-Store Champions talk us through the challenges they face within the newspapers and magazines category. Sarah Britton reports
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Mark Callaway, retail dealmaster
From promotions to profit margins, Mark Callaway has his eye firmly on the ball. Sarah Britton checks out his latest acquisition
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Heart of the community
A savvy set of retailers are reaping financial and social benefits by getting involved with community events. Sarah Britton finds out more
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Potty for yogurt
Yogurt brands may be using some unorthadox marketing, but capturing consumers’ attentions can only be good for retailers, says Sarah Britton
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Over the counter: The Village Stores, Walthamstow - Original Thinkers
James Brundle and his three business partners are determined to make a name for their store by sourcing a range of unusual and exciting products. Sarah Britton report
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Better change: how to engage shop staff in improving service
Change can be a scary prospect for staff, but good communication can help them to understand the reasons behind it. Sarah Britton reports
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Young adults - an impulsive dream for convenience stores
Sarah Britton speaks to brand owners who are tapping into the students and young adults market and finds out how retailers can do the same
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Refit and fabulous
David Jones has revamped his Spar store to take full advantage of the growth of fresh and chilled foods. Sarah Britton reports
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Celine's extra mile has Knocklynn smiling
Whether she’s dealing with her staff or her customers, store manager Celine Molloy does it with a smile. Sarah Britton reports
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Product News
A cold hard cash-in: frozen food
Positive marketing messages are helping to crack the frozen category. Sarah Britton reports on efforts being made to turn its fortunes around
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Store openings: how to make an entrance
Plan your store opening well and you’ll leave a lasting impression on customers, says Sarah Britton
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Ministerial candididate shows support for independents
Shadow minister for health Mike Penning took the opportunity of a shop re-opening to show his support for convenience stores.
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Product News
Cheese across the board
The cheese category offers plenty of opportunities for those willing to raise the bar. Sarah Britton examines the techniques to gain extra sales
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Store & order at Spar Greystone
Law graduate Aidan McIvor chose the stockroom over the courtroom when he became manager of a Spar store
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Pet food pioneers put the cat into the category
Peter and Simone Calnon put the cat into category management when they implemented a new planogram-led range review