Antony Begley
Editor and Publisher at Scottish Local Retailer
MD of 55 North, Glasgow-based media & retail biz. SLR & contract mags. Digital & Events. Director of Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards.
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1 week ago |
slrmag.co.uk | Antony Begley
Last month’s SGF Crime Seminar once again highlighted how retail crime is at epidemic levels yet there seems to be very little in the way of action to tackle this societal scourge. by Antony BegleyRetail crime is just something that every local retailer in Scotland has had to put up with for as long as any of them can remember but the first few minutes of last month’s SGF Crime Seminar really brought home what retail crime looks and feels like in the real world.
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Nov 19, 2024 |
slrmag.co.uk | Antony Begley
David Robertson’s remarkable hybrid JP Pozzi business in Buckie has been built on a steadfast commitment to the newstrade category, a commitment that serves him well to this day. By Antony BegleyOne of the many imponderables of the local retailing trade in Scotland is the way in which the sector has, to a remarkable extent, allowed the newstrade category to wither on the vine.
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Oct 15, 2024 |
slrmag.co.uk | Antony Begley
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr was the star of the show at the recent Checkout Scotland event in Glasgow on what was an exhilarating night for the packed audience. By Antony BegleyNow in its third year, Checkout Scotland has firmly established itself as one of the most enjoyable and unique nights in the Scottish local retailing calendar.
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Oct 8, 2024 |
slrmag.co.uk | Antony Begley
Jay Javid’s Nisa Local Wee Mill store in Rutherglen demonstrates boundless creativity in converting a traditional pub into an award-winning modern convenience store. By Antony BegleyThe New Store of the Year category is always a tough one to win at the SLR Awards, attracting as it does some fantastic entries that demonstrate the very latest thinking in the local retailing space.
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Sep 19, 2024 |
slrmag.co.uk | Antony Begley
The local retailing sector never stands still so it makes sense to keep on top of your options as you focus on maximising sales and profits in your business – so could it be the right time for a fresh start with a new symbol partner that better meets your specific needs? By Antony BegleyCovid may be in the rear-view mirror by now but the long shadow it cast continues to affect the local retailing sector – and indeed the Scottish economy as a whole.
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