Long reads – Page 193
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Analysis and FeaturesCarnival fever: how can c-stores do Rio?
Rio 2016 is fast approaching. So, what can c-stores do to tap into carnival fever?
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Analysis and FeaturesCharity begins in-store: raising funds (and your profile)
Raising funds for local projects is a great way for c-stores to engage with the communities they are the heart of. We find out how three retailers are raising funds and their profiles…
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Analysis and FeaturesAsk the expert: how can indie c-stores foster loyalty?
With the mults making changes to their loyalty card schemes, IT specialist Wincor Nixdorf explores what the best options are for c-stores
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Analysis and FeaturesGuy Warner puts local produce at heart of sixth Cotswold store
Last month, high-profile retailer Guy Warner opened his sixth store in the idyllic Cotswolds. The Grocer gets the lowdown…
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Analysis and FeaturesAdded value: icy blue drinks can really rake in the green
From ice cream machines to slushy drinks, here’s our top three bits of money-making kit every retailer should consider
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Analysis and FeaturesC-store retailer: Happy staff equals happy customers
Communicating with your workforce and taking time to recruit the right people is vital in creating a happy workforce, says convenience retailer Patrick Sewell
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Analysis and FeaturesSocial butterflies: how to engage online to drive sales
Social media is a low-cost, fast way to engage with communities. So how are c-stores using it to drive customers through the door?
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Analysis and FeaturesCostcutter reports sales decline but profitability in sight
Sales of Costcutter’s Independent own-label products were up 30%
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Analysis and FeaturesWaste Not Want Not: major new campaign to fight food waste
The Grocer launches a major campaign to tackle food waste
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Analysis and FeaturesHow France is leading the way on food waste
France hit the headlines when it forced supermarkets to stop binning edible food
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Analysis and FeaturesWaste Not Want Not food waste campaign: The industry pledges its support
The Grocer has launched a major campaign on food waste. Here’s how it’s been received so far
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Analysis and FeaturesBBC web recipe cull clears the kitchen tops for rivals
There’s more to the opportunity than just filling the gap
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Analysis and FeaturesPremier's Darby bullish after first annual growth since 2012
Premier Foods CEO Gavin Darby has hailed its first year of annual revenue growth since 2012 as proof the board’s strategy is working, shrugging off criticism over its handling of the aborted takeover approach from US food group McCormick.
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Analysis and FeaturesHave the fat cats of food and drink had their fill?
Has executive pay in the food and drink sector spun out of control?
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Analysis and FeaturesThe generation game: how to win young and old money
Millennials and retirees represent a missed opportunity for convenience stores
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer's Own Label Awards 2016 winners announced
A shortlist of 350 products made it through to the second round of judging by our panel of experts
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco Finest Houmous with Moroccan Spices & Sunflower Seeds
This added-value houmous “delivered on all levels”, according to our expert judges
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Analysis and FeaturesLidl Glensallagh Selection Smoked Maple Cure Back Bacon
The delicious aroma and subtle sweet/smoky flavour of this bacon proved hard to resist
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Co-operative Loved by Us Salted Caramel Doughnuts
These “on trend”, indulgent treats were a bargain at £1
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Analysis and FeaturesAldi Specially Selected Camembert with Cranberry Topping
“Nicely presented” in its own black box, this product was also very tasty, consumers said