Cullen's: The c‐store for the sophisticates

Abstract

The burgeoning of the convenience store in the UK is taking many forms — from the home‐grown variety (often via symbol groups) to transatlantic imports. What they have in common is extended opening hours and a broad variety of merchandise, hut within that band there are many variations, and the style of the operations are often dictated by the character of the parent company. We are now seeing the beginnings of an indigenous multiple, which, while springing from the roots of a floundering grocery chain, nevertheless has a mark of distinction and has pushed the c‐store into the upmarket bracket for the first time. Sue Sharples looks at the new style Cullen's convenience store.

Citation

Sharples, S. (1985), "Cullen's: The c‐store for the sophisticates", Retail and Distribution Management, Vol. 13 No. 6, pp. 24-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb018285