All Independents articles – Page 15
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NewsSusan McCraith named first Bargain Booze master of wine
Bargain Booze has appointed its first master of wine.
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NewsNatoora to open its first store in London
High-end restaurant supplier Natoora is to open its first store this month…
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Analysis and FeaturesCoffee in convenience stores can generate big profits
The significance of coffee is really reflected in the gross profit. We talk to the experts on how to do coffee well..
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Analysis and FeaturesA One Stop shop for big margins?
It often makes economic sense for indies to buy from the mults rather than traditional wholesalers…
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NewsHarry Tuffins back in business after Delves reclaims former store
Paul Delves, the former managing director of independent supermarket chain Harry Tuffins, is back in business…
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NewsTesco's One Stop to get a third depot
Tesco’s c-store chain One Stop is to open its third depot in June to keep pace with ambitious expansion plans…
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NewsCut-price rivals (and rain) hit soft drinks at independents
Independent retailers have borne the brunt of a flattening soft drinks market – with sales plummeting by double digits ove…
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Tesco make a success of its One Stop franchise plan?
Some are wary, but many indies find the power of Tesco irresistible, after its decision to enter the world of franchising…
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NewsRetail leaders attack Miliband plan for local veto on high-street shops
Retail experts have attacked plans by Labour leader Ed Miliband for communities to have a veto over which shops are allowed onto the high street.
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NewsCostcutter plays up its independence with new own-label range
The three tiers in Costcutter’s new own-label range will be called ‘Independent Trader’, ‘Independent’ and ‘Independent Sp…
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Category ReportDiscounters: why it pays for indies to think like them
Richard Jorden and Mike Colley urge indies to take a leaf out of discounters’ book if they want to compete on price…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe infinite variety of high street retail?
The success of the variety discounters is buoying up this year’s ranking of the UK’s Top 50 independents…
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NewsMPs to probe government handling of the Portas Review
MPs have launched an inquiry into the government’s handling of the Portas Review and the high street crisis.
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NewsPizza oven investment pays off at Jempson's Peasmarsh store
Sussex-based Jempson’s is tempting shoppers at its flagship store with homemade, hot takeaway pizzas prepared and baked on…
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NewsTJ Morris not tempted by private equity interest in discounters
High street discounter TJ Morris has vowed to remain independent, despite private equity’s growing interest in…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe top 10 technologies every indie should have
A man walks into a convenience store for a loaf of bread and a carton of milk. He knows the bread is on deal as a personalised message has been sent to his smartphone…
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Comment and Opinion
How indies' Christmas offer was shot down
Ever since I came into the trade 35 years ago, the independent sector has been losing trade in seasonal confectionery…
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NewsJempson's to open its fifth supermarket
Sussex indie Jempson’s is set to open a new store in the autumn…
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Analysis and FeaturesLoyalty schemes work for indies too
They may not have the scale of Clubcard but indie retailer loyalty schemes can boost the bottom line…
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NewsBudgens targeted by nimbys for trying to open in Surrey village
Budgens has found itself the unlikely target in a leafy Surrey village…