As competition intensifies,many symbol stores are likely to seek something that sets them apart from the c-stores of the supermarket giants. Branded food companies like Subway have been keen to sign up symbol store retailers as franchisees. Specialist retail research company him! found one in three consumers in its survey said a branded food operation would encourage them to visit a store more often.

Symbols set to change?

Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...
Asda petrol filling station

Multiples under fire on margins

Consumer group critical of large multiple fuel retailers taking high margins during lockdown
Steve Rodell, managing director of retail at Christie & Co.

Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.

Seal of approval for Henderson

BP has approved Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS EPOS software for its dealers in the UK and globally

Development drive – Lidl to spend £30m on Scottish push

RETAIL chain Lidl says its first branding campaign in Scotland has boosted customer numbers by more than 20% and has led it to launch...

Tapping into social can drive footfall

Convenience retailers share their tips on how to make the most of social media for your store .
mark-truman

Keeping track of moving margins

EdgePetrol boss Mark Truman reckons he’s got the right software for Scottish forecourt retailers .
Till

Smart tills are key to future

POS should be connected Hub says TLM
Post Office

Post Office sites attract attention

Commercial property specialists Cornerstone points to successful deals completed in 2018 as a sign that there is a market for decent Post Office sites
Bleep’s integrated EPOS system.

Sounding out card payments

EPOS and payments Solutions firm Bleep has launched a new payment division.

Small town chances for convenience?

Property firm’s report highlights Scotland’s changing retail landscape LAST year saw signs of recovery in some of Scotland’s town centres, with convenience stores playing a...

ATM: an untapped business ally?

An ATM in a retail space holds appeal for both businesses and consumers, but remains an opportunity many retailers are yet to explore. Below,...
Enhanced Capital Allowance

Make sure on ECA

THE Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is designed to encourage the installation of energy-efficient equipment. It offers a 100% First Year Allowance (FYA) for investments...
post-office-insurance

Post Office deal will protect your gadget

New policies can cover single or multiple devices .

Get ready to play

From loyalty cards to mobile apps and web-based games, digital technology offers many ways to retain customers – what’s the future of loyalty technology? How...
Energy costs and increasing transport costs were the main contributors to overall increases in the costs of doing business for small and medium-sized enterprises in Britain in 2013 said representative group the Forum for Private Business. But problems related to credit restrictions had eased for some businesses it said.

Business costs still hitting small firms

BUSINESS costs continued to rise during 2013, with energy costs still the most commonly seen increase among small businesses, according to research released late...
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