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!
Success from advertising this Christmas
Steve’s regular advertising leaflets have given him an unexpected £900 boost to his takings, find out how
Dementia: how can your shop help sufferers?
Dementia is difficult to detect in its infancy, but affects about 5% of all people over 65. Steve considers how a responsible community shop can help sufferers.
Don’t go cheap, go local to attract shoppers
Even if your prices are low, shoppers will assume that they can get the same things cheaper in the supermarkets. While some local shops market hard that they are cheaper than Tesco, for…
Map your profitability – consider your floor plan
While local shops should market themselves as being good for their local communities, they also need to think about how to make a profit. Consider the following two propositions. Where is the real…
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?
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
Local sales growing faster than grocery sector
Demographics suggest that as people get older and as households get smaller, then local convenience stores will prove more attractive for more shoppers. On the surface this is good news for local shops…
16/02/2012
Steve Denham — Great to have you on the team Paul.
14/02/2012
Tan Parsons — Great post Terry - really interesting to hear how your life as an employee gave you the expertise to take...
13/02/2012
Kate Woolf — Great news Terry.
Sorry it's a bit late I've just returned from hols.
As a winner of the 2011 'Environment &...
10/02/2012
betterRetailing Team — Yeah, its thirsty work being an anchor!
