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Retailer Focus

Each time we turn the spotlight on one trader, and look at how they run their own particular business.

  • ‘It was a car crash waiting to happen’

    Author: OLN News Team

    Published: 4th Dec 2009

    Senior figures from the company’s 11-year history analyse what was wrong – and right – with the UK’s largest off-licence chain.

  • Venus deal saves Wine Rack name

    Author: OLN News Team

    Published: 4th Dec 2009

    The Wine Rack brand name and a package of 13 of the best-performing stores have been bought by wholesaler Venus Wine & Spirit from First Quench administrator KPMG.

  • Matthew Hughes on the future of multiple specialists

    Author: Rosie Davenport

    Published: 20th Nov 2009

    Bargain Booze boss Matthew Hughes on the future of multiple specialists.

  • Carry on at your convenience

    Author: Christine Boggis

    Published: 20th Nov 2009

    Bargain Booze boss Matthew Hughes on succeeding in the recession.

  • When less can be more

    Author: OLN News Desk

    Published: 31st Oct 2008

    Could downsizing be the cure for the credit crunch blues? Nigel Huddleston reports on a beer retailer that swapped a shop for market..

  • Cellar & Kitchen's recipe for success

    Author: OLN News Desk

    Published: 28th Aug 2008

    The Southwold brewer's retail arm is branching out of its East Anglia base. Christine Boggis talks expansion..

  • The shop with a bar behind

    Author: OLN News Desk

    Published: 30th May 2008

    Combining a bar with an off-licence, this unique business has proved a winner and it's all about word of mouth - as Nigel Huddleston finds..

  • Club seals reputation of independents

    Author: OLN News Desk

    Published: 2nd May 2008

    Wine clubs can generate interest and create customer loyalty as well as make money. Graham Holter..

  • Poles' vault is top choice

    Author: OLN News Desk

    Published: 21st Apr 2008

    A deli and drinks shop in West Yorkshire's Brighouse beat many to the eastern European explosion. Nigel Huddleston..

  • Vin Vans' votes victory

    Author: OLN News Desk

    Published: 18th Apr 2008

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