Mum knows best
Stefan looks into the reasons behind shoppers brand loyalty and how that should affect the lines that you’re stocking, even in times of recession
Promoting excellence in your store
Stefan looks forward to the UK’s biggest convenience trade show and explains why the time off work to go along is worth it for your business
Shouting in the community
When twice as many shoppers think supermarkets are more engaged with their local communities than local shops, it’s time to start shouting about yourself!
GAME employees buy from supermarkets
As Easter approaches, Stefan reveals reports that show it’s not just independent retailers struggling to compete with supermarkets
Get personal
73% of the public say self-service tills are the worst thing about supermarkets, retailers should exploit this disaffection with great personal service at their tills
Minimum pricing, minuscule impact
Stef looks at some recently released figures that expose the wrong-headedness of government policy on alcohol pricing
Luton King Size?
Stef flags up an interesting marketing technique adopted by US tobacco marketeers, will it catch on here?
Tweeting to the converted
Theo Paphitis’ immense enthusiasm for social networking has already inspired many retailers to be a bit more social, explains Stefan
Alcohol minimum price rejected by Scottish Parliament
The Scottish government has failed to introduce a minimum price on alcohol, but what can be done to solve the problem in a way that won’t hurt smaller retailers?
