Your Stories – Page 14
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Features and analysis
Bobby Singh of BB Nevison Superstore spreads Christmas cheer
The retailer organised a Santa’s Grotto and choir for a Christmas event for the people of Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Interviews and Profiles
Inside Community Retailer of the Year: H & Jodie’s Nisa Local High Heath
Community Retailer of the Year H & Jodie’s Nisa Local High Heath shines bright throughout the year
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Features and analysis
Spar donates home-start hampers to charity
Spar has kicked off the season of goodwill with the donation of a year’s supply of home starter hampers for tenants moving into one of Lancashire Mind’s properties.
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Features and analysis
End of an era for Taylor’s of Tickhill
The owners of family-run grocery store, Taylor’s, in Tickhill have retired and sold their much-loved store.
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Features and analysis
Barbara Clements sells store to Appleby Westward
Barbara Clements has sold her award winning store in Weymouth to Appleby Westward.
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Features and analysis
Ram Sutheswara opens third Go Local Extra store in Sunderland
Ram worked in partnership with Parfetts to secure the site which was previously a pub.
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Interviews and Profiles
Harj Dhasee to switch to Morrisons Daily model
Harj’s two stores will convert to Morrisons Daily around Christmas.
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Interviews and Profiles
How I raised £18,000 for my community on Bonfire Night
Dean Holborn smashed his original target of £10,000 for local community groups.
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Features and analysis
Fascia & 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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Features and analysis
Mos Patel hosts Halloween party to give back to community
Family Shopper in Broadoak teased customers with its Halloween plans in a series of videos posted on social media.
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Interviews and Profiles
How I took my turnover from £1.1m p/a to £2m in two years
Sales Colleague of the Year Natalie McKerracher tells C-Store how a community-focused approach and strong communication skills have resulted in long term customer loyalty
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Interviews and Profiles
How I’m saving £6,000 a year with my new green chillers
Sunder Sandher explains how energy efficient units are better for the environment - and his bottom line
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Features and analysis
Retailers flood TikTok as AU Vodka Red Cherry hits shelves
The past 24 hours has seen a tidal wave of TikToks as c-stores spread the word about the new flavour
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Interviews and Profiles
How I spent £180,000 rebuilding my store after it was flooded
Premier retailer Mike Humphreys had to pick up the pieces after his store was wrecked during the pandemic.
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Features and analysis
Dee Sedani to carry out charity skydive in honour of Raj Aggarwal
Dee hopes to raise at least £3,000 for charity in honour of Raj Aggarwal.
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Features and analysis
Simply Fresh retailer Ajay Odedra switches to Spar
The retailer switched to Spar following Sainsbury’s decision to close its wholesale division.
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Features and analysis
How my Budgens went viral on TikTok during the fuel crisis
Queues for fuel and impacted store sales but social media offers a ray of hope amidst the chaos.
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Interviews and Profiles
How my next gen sales hit £6,000 a week with new vape concept
Budgens retailer Avtar ‘Sid’ Sidhu is working with Ecigwizard.
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Features and analysis
Local business woman opens second store in Scottish Highlands
Spar Ben View Stores owner Nicole Murray has taken on ownership of Spar Dornoch.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: Pratik Patel and team, Jay’s Budgens, Crofton Park, London
Jay’s Budgens reached out to vulnerable people in their area and ensured that no one went hungry.