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* 1. In what county are you located? (If more than one, please specify)

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* 2. How do you see future employment at your retail outlet over the next 6 months?

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* 3. If employment will increase or decrease, please outline your reasons why?

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* 4. Do you find it difficult recruiting staff in your area? If so, why?

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* 5. How has turnover at your retail outlet changed over the past six months versus the previous six months?

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* 6. If turnover has changed at your store, please outline the key factors why.

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* 7. How do you see profitability at your retail outlet over the next 6 months?

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* 8. What are the factors you believe will affect profitability at your retail outlet over the next 6 months?

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* 9. If the Alcohol Bill were passed, would you spend the capital to adhere to structural separation regulations, or abandon your off-licence? 

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* 10. Have you lost sales and revenue as a direct result of local availability of illicit tobacco, fuel, alcohol or other counterfeit or illicit products?

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* 11. Do you believe plain packaging of tobacco will help to curb the number of smokers in Ireland

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* 12. Do you believe plain packaging of tobacco products will have any impact on your tobacco sales?

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* 13. Do you believe plain packaging of tobacco products will make it easier for the illicit/counterfeit tobacco trade to attract consumers away from legitimate products?

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* 14. Do you feel there is less laundered fuel available to drivers as a result of the introduction of the new fuel licence and monthly return system?

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* 15. Does shoplifting affect your business?

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* 16. Over the past six months, has the shoplifting rate in your store increased, decreased, or remained the same?

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* 17. What estimated value of sales is lost through shoplifting in your store annually?

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* 18. What, in your opinion, is the most challenging aspect of being a retailer?

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* 19. The results of this year's ShelfLife Retailer Sentiment Report will be presented at Briefing events at Croke Park in Dublin, and at Cork's Clayton Hotel, on October 24th and 25th respectively. If you would like to attend, click the Done button below to register your details.

If you are unable to attend, please leave your details in the field below, then click the Done button. We will notify you when the report is published in ShelfLife.

All information is provided in the strictest confidence; we do not share it with any third parties. Thank you for your participation.

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