All Independents articles – Page 16
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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 & 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 & 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 & 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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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 & 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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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.