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AnalysisShop Talk: Good customer service is even more crucial now
I believe that customer service is one of the most important parts of retailing. Of course, availability and price are vital too, but customer service is the one thing that really leaves an impression on me.
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NewsACS again calls on Welsh government to drop ‘non-essentials’ ban
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Welsh Government to drop its ban on so called ‘non-essential’ products ahead of a review of the policy today (Monday). The calls come after the Welsh First Minister said that retailers could now use their ‘discretion’ around whether or not to sell non-essential goods.
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NewsFirst Asda on the Move opens on Euro Garages site in Walsall
The first ‘Asda On the Move’ convenience store has opened on a Euro Garages site in Walsall. The site is part of a three-store trial with EG Group that will see Asda open on forecourts in the Midlands during October and follows last week’s announcement that Asda is being acquired by the Issa brothers and TDR Capital.
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NewsFood-to-go set to decline by £6bn in 2020 but recover swiftly, says Lumina Intelligence
The UK food to go market is set to decline by £6bn in 2020, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK Food To Go Market Report 2020 Update.
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NewsMaxol and Henderson Group renew contract with £425m deal
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has announced the renewal of its strategic alliance with the Henderson Group, the company that owns the Spar franchise in Northern Ireland.
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Product NewsBoost back on TV with ‘biggest ever’ marketing campaign
Boost Drinks has launched a £1.2m ‘Choose Now’ marketing campaign alongside a complete brand refresh.
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NewsKey role of convenience sector highlighted in latest ACS Local Shop Report
The convenience sector has generated £44.7bn in sales over the past year, according to the 2020 Local Shop Report just published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Product NewsNew slow-roasted nut range from Forest Feast
Forest Feast, the Original Snack Explorers, has launched a new slow roasted and seasoned nut range, to meet the growing demand for premium in-home and sharing savoury snacks.
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Product NewsTropicana launches new ‘Lean’ range and overhauls functional juices
Chilled fruit juice brand Tropicana is launching a new range of juice drinks to offer wider choice to consumers - Tropicana Lean – containing 40% less sugar and 40% less calories.
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NewsBooker CEO Charles Wilson to retire
Booker CEO Charles Wilson is to retire in February 2021 after 15 years leading the business.
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NewsConfidence among food and grocery shoppers remains stable, says IGD
Confidence among food and grocery shoppers remained stable in August, with some uplift, according to the latest IGD Shopper Confidence Index.
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NewsACS welcomes extension of plastic bag charge
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the extension of the plastic bag charge to include all retailers.
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NewsParkfoot Garage launches online shopping service
Award-winning independent forecourt convenience business Parkfoot Garage has launched a new online shopping service, offering all its customers ‘no contact’ next-day delivery or collection.
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NewsDelivery service potential for convenience stores, revealed by HIM & MCA Insight report
Seven in 10 consumers plan on using convenience store delivery services more in the future, however over half admit that they are unaware of its availability to them, according to the new HIM & MCA Insight UK On Demand Convenience Market Report 2020.
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Yuk! Petrol pumps are more germy than a loo seat
On average, fuel pumps have more than 11,000 times more bacteria on them than a household toilet seat. That’s the shock finding from bus-travel booking website busbud.com, which collected bacteria samples from three forecourts and three charging stations in the US. A previous study conducted by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation ...
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Forecourt Trader Business Directory 2011
Forecourt Trader Business Directory 2011 The Forecourt Trader Business Directory is the essential reference for those involved in the petrol and convenience retailing markets. The directory lists the details of: fuel and shop stock suppliers, forecourt contractors, equipment suppliers, services, wholesalers and distributors. The comprehensive company entries ...