All Symbol Groups articles – Page 5
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Partner 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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Partner 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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Partner 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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Partner 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.
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: help is at hand
A selection of retailers discuss their relationships with their symbol and franchise groups and what keeps them loyal
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Partner FeatureVersatile options for fascia success
With a record number of retailers moving to Nisa Retail in 2020 and those investing in new and upgraded stores enjoying average sales uplifts of 11%, there has never been a better time to join the group, it says.
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Features and analysisS&W Wholesale opens 50th Nearby symbol store
The 50th Nearby store is based in Keady, Co. Armagh.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s hits 100th Morrisons Daily milestone
McColl’s hit the 100 Morrisons Daily target two months ahead of schedule.
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Partner FeatureHow a Premier store in Sheffield has innovated its way to retail success
Despite all the challenges of the past 19 months, Mandeep Singh and his brothers Baljeet and Vrinder have brought in a host of innovations – from a beer cave to a thriving delivery service – at their Premier convenience store in Sheffield, and are reaping the rewards.
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Partner FeatureFocusing on the future with Nisa
A record number of retailers moved to Nisa Retail in 2020, with those investing in new and upgraded stores enjoying average sales uplifts of 11%.
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Features and analysisParfetts appoints Steve Moore as new head of retail
Moore was previously at Costcutter where he was responsible for sales and recruitment.
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: strong ties
We speak to a selection of retailers about the support they’ve received from their symbol and franchise groups over the past year and where they would like to see improvements.
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Partner FeatureSouthern Co-op franchise extends its appeal to new partners
With more than 50 franchise stores now operating across the south of England, Southern Co-op’s partners are proving that community is just as important as product offering.
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Partner FeatureCostcutter uses shopper insights to create lifelong loyalty
With Costcutter now part of the Bestway family, it is better placed than ever to champion and support independent retailers.
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Partner FeatureWhat does the next year look like for One Stop Franchise?
One Stop Franchise has experienced major developments in recent months, with this trend set to continue as it pursues ambitious goals for the future. The business is looking to recruit a lot more stores and has exciting plans to enhance its partnership model, as One Stop explains.
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Partner FeatureSPAR backs independent retailers with tailored support
As lockdown eases and life returns to the old normal, SPAR is looking forward to a steady stream of independent retailers joining its ranks.
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Partner FeatureBest-one offers the service and support that retailers need
Started by shopkeepers for shopkeepers, Best-one’s credo is to provide the necessary service and support to build sustainable and profitable independent businesses
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Partner FeatureHow to choose a delivery partner for your store
Looking to branch into home delivery but not sure who you should be working with? Here are the questions you should be asking.