IGD report shows re-invention important
Stefan looks at news that convenience stores grew by over 6% in the last year and how independents are uniquely positioned to re-invent and take advantage
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TV product placement in your shop
As OFCOM gives TV product placement the go-ahead be ready to ensure that those products placed on screen are also placed prominently on your shelves
The tobacco ban is a good thing
The display ban offers indies a huge opportunity. Charles Wilson explains to NFRN conference why independents should be gearing up for 25 months of big profits
The Times they are a-changin’
A landmark week in newspaper publishing as News International takes the first step in erecting a paywall at thetimes.co.uk – will it work and others follow suit?
Asda move in on convenience stores
Asda has bought Netto, the discount supermarket chain, for £778million. Reports so far mention Asda trying to muscle in on the convenience store format – but what will this deal actually mean?
If music be the food of love, pay on
We all know that to watch a TV we need a licence. But did you know that you need one to play music in your store? This may not be music to your ears – but the fines certainly won’t be.
Believe in the brands
How closely do you keep an eye on who makes what in your store? It might be more important than you think to keep tabs
Energise your independent shop
Sports and energy is the fastest growing sub-category in the soft drinks sector. But there is still more you can do to keep sales rising.
World cup figures mean indies set to cash in
Here they come. With just over two months to go until the World Cup kicks off, the economists have already started having their say about
Irish display ban boosting counterfeit cigarettes
How long does it take to get a handle on whether something is working or not? Most retailers will try new products or variants of
