Three areas for investment, says IGD
The IGD give independent retailers a warm review in their latest analysis of the convenience sector and offer three areas for investment in the coming months
Hard times can be an opportunity
Reasons to be optimistic in the face of tough trading conditions and a slew of negative profit forecasts from the likes of Sainsbury’s and Tesco
Independents outperforming in IGD convenience sales
Analysis of IGD sales figures suggest that average symbol group sales are up 6 percent, and that there is good news for all in the convenience sector
The Symbol Group Race
Booker’s Premier symbol group has overtaken Spar UK as the biggest symbol group in new figures release last week by the IGD
IGD figures do indies a disservice
IGD figures for the convenience channel show a drop in the number of unaffiliated shops – described by the Grocer as a “terminal decline”
Booker is the bellweather for the go ahead retailer
Booker think more customers are shopping locally and have shown this in a 10% rise in sales in April. This is great news for the entire independent sector
Your election opportunity
In the wake of yesterday’s local and assembly elections retailers across the UK have a unique opportunity to share their message with local representatives
Ending the year on a high
Steve ended his financial year last weekend the day after the royal wedding with newspaper sales amongst others being boosted incredibly by the celebrations
Bright Sparks
Christine plays hard-ball with an energy broker and finds out some great tips along the way to help you save money on your shop’s energy bills
