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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Raj and Sunita Aggarwal, Spar Wigston and Hackenthorpe
Much-loved retailer Raj Aggarwal was busy helping his community before tragically becoming a victim of coronavirus, and his wife, Sunita, has bravely carried on his good work.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: Bruce and Donna Morgan, Brownlies of Biggar, Edinburgh
24/7 opening on alternate shifts would see some couples crumble, but Brownlies of Biggar near Edinburgh is stronger than ever thanks to Donna and Bruce’s sterling community spirit and smart investments.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: Atul Sodha, Londis Harefield, Middlesex
During lockdown 650sq ft Londis Harefield in Middlesex was taking an impressive £31 per sq foot, but it is people, not profit, that come first for warm-hearted Atul Sodha who stopped at nothing to keep his customers happy.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: Barbara Clements, Spar Preston Road, Weymouth
A superb range of fresh produce, good availability and a bespoke delivery service have propelled Spar Preston Road forward.
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Interviews and Profiles
How I reacted when staff tested positive for Covid-19
Nisa retailer Harj Dhasee warns: don’t slack on social distancing.
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Features and Analysis
Nottingham store brings back ‘Marcus Rashford school lunches’
The shop is giving out free hot and cold lunches to school kids.
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Interviews and Profiles
Spar store manager recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours
Manager of Spar Laceby Lodge Linda Carrington has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Interviews and Profiles
How a new Covid-19 testing centre is going to boost my business
A Covid-19 testing centre could bring huge sales increases to a local retailer
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Interviews and Profiles
Nisa retailer beats life-threatening illness to make his store a success
Richard and Lynn Kent took over Nisa Evington, Leicester almost three years ago and are finally seeing their plans realised.
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One Stop retailer's food to go sales ‘decimated’ by second lockdown
Food to go in convenience continues to be hit following the second lockdown
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Features and Analysis
How I solved my recruitment dilemma by taking on an apprentice
Mos Patel is hoping to nurture a role model employee at his Family Shopper Broadoak store in Ashton-Under-Lyne.
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Features and Analysis
ACS creates Raj Aggarwal Trophy to recognise community retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has unveiled a new trophy to mark the legacy of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal.
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Interviews and Profiles
From zero to hero: How a closed unit transformed into a 24/7 community hub during lockdown
Speaking at The Convenience Conference, Nisa retailer Tabrez Hussain tells Lumina Intelligence’s Ed Sibley how his Coldharbour Lane store quickly established itself as an essential resource for the local area
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How award-winning store owner Ronak Patel is preparing for a second wave
Ronak Patel, who owns three stores in Cambridge, including the Convenience Awards’ Best Large Store Budgens Arbury, is taking staff safety to the next level.
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Features and Analysis
Scotland leads the way in protecting retail staff
A Bill aimed at offering more protection to retail staff has taken a massive step forward in Scotland.
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Features and Analysis
Retailers preparing for a second lockdown
With regional lockdown restrictions tightening, retailers are preparing for a run on certain products similar to the panic buying situation earlier this year.
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Features and Analysis
Bitter disappointment towards government inaction on worker abuse
The government’s response to a petition urging more protection for shop workers has sparked disappointment and outrage. What’s next for the campaign?
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Interviews and Profiles
Forced to use body cameras to protect staff
Attacks on staff have forced Premier Eldred Drive to use body cameras to help protect them.
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Interviews and Profiles
Will Dan Brown bring a ‘fresh vision’ to the SGF?
The Nisa retailer continues to steer through obstacles that the health crisis has inflicted upon his convenience store, but now he’s juggling another role.
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Interviews and Profiles
CJ Lang CEO Colin McLean explains how coronavirus has propelled the group forward
COVID-19 has seen the firm strengthen its supply chain by embracing digital and improving communications
