Ask for the extra sale, shows market data
Even despite billions spent by multiples on winning shoppers, local shopkeepers are thriving in a tough market. But are you doing enough?
The convenience battlefield
The big retailers are taking the convenience market seriously. Waitrose have just opened ‘little Waitrose’ and Sainsbury’s and Morrisons continue the battle
Poorer and less obese? Your average shopper
As research reveals the proportion of independent’s customers are poorer and less obese than Tesco’s we show you where you fit into the market on this new graph
Five things to learn from Waitrose
With Waitrose announcing healthy trading figures, Nick looks at what independent retailers can learn from the upmarket supermarket’s recent successes
Morrisons throw their hat into convenience market
Following in the footsteps of the Tesco and other multiples, Morrisons announce a trial of convenience stores in 2011 – should you be worried?
Is your shopper a Waitrose shopper?
The definition of what defines a “convenience store” often depends on the outlook of the person asking the question. For a local retailer, stocking milk, bread and a few essential grocery items might…
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