All Symbol Groups articles
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Features and analysis
Symbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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Savvy pricing strategy and friendly atmosphere brings results for Fallowfield’s student staple store
This 15 year old family run business, New Zealand Wines in Fallowfield Manchester has been awarded Independent Retailer of The Year at the Bestway Awards 2023 for great pricing stratergy and friendly atmosphere making it a student staple.
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Trends focus helps East London retailer fizz with soft drinks success
This trend setting family run business, Global Food & Wine in Wanstead has been awarded Soft Drinks Retailer of The Year in the Bestway Awards 2023 for its strong focus on sourcing on-trend drinks, along with its extensive range and excellent customer service.
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Award-winning family run store focuses on what its customers ‘really, really,’ want
This award-winnning family stores, Best-one Avondale has been awarded Impulse Retailer of the Year at the Bestway Awards 2023 for its impressive food-to-go and drinks offfer.
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Excellent service and store standards sees Winstanley Bargain Booze team check out with national award
One bustling family run business, Bargain Booze, Winstanley has been awarded Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Bestway Awards 2023 for its excellent store and service.
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‘Pawsitive’ approach to customer needs and service at award-winning North Yorkshire pet retailer
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of pet food, goods and accessories, Feedem has been awarded Pet Retailer of the Year at the Bestway Awards 2023 for its outstanding customer service
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Award-winning 155-year-old Yorkshire Dales supermarket remains at cutting edge of retailing
Family-owned supermarket and wine retailer Campbell’s of Leyburn doesn’t just meet the needs of its customers but continually exceeds their expectations
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Fresh thinking reaping rewards for entrepreneurial Midlands retailer
A top quality fresh range helps make triple ‘a’ Foodhall in Nuneaton a destination store and a worthy winner at The Bestway Awards 2023
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Award-winning food to go offer at University of Warwick is worth studying
The commitment of manager Fabio Finocchiaro and his team has helped Rootes Grocery Store at the University of Warwick scoop Food To Go Retailer of the Year at The Bestway Awards 2023
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Choosing the right symbol group partner
When an independent store decides to go into partnership with a symbol group, there are many factors that need to be considered. Here, Spar UK outlines some of the key factors that need to be looked at before making the all-important choice of symbol partner.
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Features and analysis
Fascia & Franchise: Growing stronger
Four retailers discuss the strengths of their symbols and what changes they’d like them to make
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Fascia & Franchise: Raising your game
Five retailers discuss how their symbol groups support them and how they can improve
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How bricks-and-mortar transformations continue to boost loyalty and margins
With a number of its retailers moving across to the definitive Spar Market format, the result is a compelling offer that has its roots in local understanding, says UK retail director Ian Taylor.
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Sunny takes a chilled approach to expansion
Find out how one Nottinghamshire local store owner revamped his offer and revenue, with the help of Nisa.
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Become an essential hub for the local community
Ever thought about running a Post Office and the commercial opportunities it could bring? Martin Roberts, Post Office Group chief retail officer, explains how the process is now easier than ever.
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300th store owner outlines the benefits of working with One Stop Franchise
One Stop Franchise celebrates growth and sales increase for independent retailers turned franchisees.
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Fascia & Franchise: providing support
Four retailers discuss their relationships with their symbol groups and areas for improvement
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Kash Khera on why SimplyFresh is stronger after Sainsbury’s
Kash Khera talks to Convenience Store about the group’s progress and plans to expand SimplyFresh
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Fascia & Franchise: meaningful partnerships
We speak to a selection of retailers about their choice of symbol group and what makes their relationship work
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Why local is at the heart of Spar
When local stores put the needs of the community at the heart of their offer, it motivates consumers to shop more at convenience outlets, says Spar.