The rule of space to cost
Steve Denham refines his space-cost rule in order to keep tabs on product profitability across the store. Convenience retailing? Call it convenience bookkeeping
Collected blog posts about Benchmarking
Saf Sathi – Singlewell Post Office, Kent
See My Shop: Your staff are the public face your shop and all it represents in the community. George Michael look-a-like Saf Sathi shows us around
Harry Goraya – Nisa Local, Kent
See My Shop: Harry Goraya shows us how his effective ranging boosts in-store profits
Availaiblity – Imperial Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco take a look at Yorkshire retailer Serge Notay’s shop to see how he ensures he has the right products on his shelves.
Using shelf-space better
I have been thinking about a recent post regarding the cost of display space, and in a conversation with Retail Newsagent’s Features Editor, Chris Rolfe
What does the future hold for community retailing?
Steve looks into his crystal ball and shows us his vision of the future – but is his store of the future the same as yours?
Staff Development – Skillsmart Retail
Motivating, training and deve¬loping staff is vital, for stores of any size. Herefordshire Retailer Christine Hope gets tips from Skillsmart Retail
Terry & Melanie Philpott – Martin’s of Castle Cary, Somerset
See My Shop: Sustainability is an important aspect in any business. Just ask 2009 Environment & Sustainability IAA winners the Philpotts.
What to do to make (or keep) your store successful
While the Grocer indulged in its usual agenda of knocking CTNs through the medium of Jerry Marwood, boss of Spar, two weeks ago, his rather
Service to the community with News International
Becoming the heart of your community doesn’t happen overnight. News International’s home delivery manager shares some tips for success in the community
