Category Archives: Supermarkets

Shop Doctor and the Shopping Experience

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Bill Smith

The Shop Doctor is currently working on a project  to assist Cheshire East Council identify opportunities to improve the shopping experience in the ten market towns involved in the Love Local Life Loyalty Card initiative. The Shop Doctor is assessing the physical experience of … Continue reading →

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Cheshire West and Chester look to the Shop Doctor

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Bill Smith

Retailers in Cheshire West and Chester will be able to attend one of  ”The Shop Doctors” Retail Masterclasses being arranged for 29th March 2012. The masterclass is being delivered as part of a  new “Shop Doctor Support Programme” being delivered into Cheshire West and Chester for the first time. The … Continue reading →

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Not so normal service!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Bill Smith

Our telephone lines are being moved to our new offices this morning (Fdiday 20th) and, as a consequence, or main line 015394 40020, and those associated with it, are presently not available. BT advise that we should be up and running again by … Continue reading →

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Tesco ‘disappointed’ by Christmas trading

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Bill Smith

Tesco shares tumbled 16% after it said it was “disappointed” by its seasonal trading in the UK with like-for-like sales, which exclude the effects of new store openings, fell 2.3%, excluding fuel and VAT. Tesco warned that it expected “minimal” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wishes to all

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Bill Smith

     

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Portas Review published

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Bill Smith

The independent review into the future of our high streets undertaken by Mary Portas has now been published and the full report can be accessed via her official website The following is a summary of the 28 recommendations made within the report: 1.Put in place a “Town Team”: … Continue reading →

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Tesco Beauty Expansion threat to High Street

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Bill Smith

A pilot project by Tesco to run in-store hair and beauty salons has been described by small-business groups as a further threat to independent retailers, many who are already struggling to survive. The project will see the ‘Regis Salons’ chain offering “luxury … Continue reading →

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