All Symbol Groups articles – Page 4
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Promotional Feature‘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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Promotional FeatureAward-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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Promotional FeatureFresh 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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Promotional FeatureAward-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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Promotional FeatureChoosing 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 analysisFascia & Franchise: Growing stronger
Four retailers discuss the strengths of their symbols and what changes they’d like them to make
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: Raising your game
Five retailers discuss how their symbol groups support them and how they can improve
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Promotional FeatureSunny 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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Promotional FeatureHow 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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Promotional FeatureBecome 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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Promotional Feature300th 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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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: providing support
Four retailers discuss their relationships with their symbol groups and areas for improvement
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Features and analysisKash 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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Features and analysisFascia & 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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Promotional FeatureWhy 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.
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Features and analysisMorrisons considering a Safeway symbol group
This follows the success of Safeway own brand
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Promotional FeatureBelfast-based Spar benefits from move to fully self-service
Spar Titanic Quarter in the heart of Belfast has implemented a brand new retail concept, becoming a fully self-service checkout store, powered by epos software, and enabling manpower and cost savings.
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Promotional FeatureHow Fresh Thinking can make a difference to independent convenience stores
With the recent Covid-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of local convenience stores at the heart of their communities, competition in the sector has ramped up. Here, Nisa shows how a Fresh Thinking approach can benefit its partners and help maximise their performance.
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Dear JacCheck your contract before switching symbol group
Jac Roper attempts to help a retailer and their symbol group resolve their differences
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Promotional FeatureHow post offices function as the heart of a community
Two people running village post office branches explain how a change of direction led them to become the centre of their communities.