All Independents articles – Page 18
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Analysis & 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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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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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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Analysis & 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 & 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 & 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…
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NewsPortas Pilot brings new independent butcher's to south-east London
One of Mary Portas’s high street pilots has resulted in a new independent butcher’s shop opening in the south-east London area of Forest Hill.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of fascias?
For every spotty youth Sainsbury’s employs in a c-store, how many independent retailers go bust?…
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Analysis & FeaturesFascia to fascia: how symbols could sharpen their act
The right fascia can make all the difference – but are symbol groups offering retailers the right choices?…
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Comment & Opinion
Helping independent stores to engage with their communities
Many independent traders avoid buying from big brands. They don’t have the buying power of the multiples…
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the indie forecourt pumped up for a fight
The most important thing to do is start with a competitive fuel contract. We knocked our initial offer down significantly by shopping around.
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NewsPromos force independent retailers to ditch festive selection boxes
Almost two-thirds of independent retailers will not be stocking selection boxes this Christmas - because they don’t believe they can compete with the supermarkets on price.
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Analysis & FeaturesGreen shoots of recovery: how a Yorkshire village saved its shop
It wasn’t long ago that independent greengrocers looked dead and buried.
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Analysis & FeaturesAre Post Office Locals a panacea for indies?
The Post Office Local pilot is over. Now the Post Office wants to enlist 2,000 retailers in the rollout.
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NewsTesco and independents 'must improve' food hygiene
Tesco has been awarded the lowest food hygiene score of the major multiples in a new report by The Grocer - but independents fared far worse.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich stores struck gold during the Olympics?
Pitched as a great opportunity for retail, many say the Olympics has failed to deliver. We asked our masterclass how they’ve handled the Games…
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Analysis & FeaturesNew-look stores: Not just a pretty fascia
Convenience retail has embarked on a massive transformation. The number of retailers unveiling shiny new fascias…