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Experts discuss how to make c-stores more profitable and sustainable

In the third Convenience Conversation of 2019, the panel discuss the need for innovation to survive
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SGF conference gets underway this month

The event in Glasgow is coming soon
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Retail bill moves closer

Retail employees could soon receive extra protection under the law
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Filshill’s fascia first

Filshill has expanded its fascia offer with the launch of the first Today’s Extra store in Scotland .
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Industry united in no-deal criticism

Disaster, chaos, and in no one’s interest is the assessment of a no-deal Brexit put forward by trade groups
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Deposit return is coming in 2021

No automatic exemptions for small stores, glass included, 18 months to go and one more chance to have your say .
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Food feels inflation

Compared with last year, food sales in Scotland increased by 2.4% for the four weeks to 24 August .
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Pernod Ricard’s Chris Shead talks premium spirits in the off trade

C-stores are ‘missing a trick’
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Filshill is full of good news

JW Filshill has had cause to celebrate, after boosting its turnover by 7.3%
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Big raise for charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally boosted its income by over £500,000 during the last financial year .
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A bit of animal magic from Scotmid

Scotmid successfully raised £325,000 for the Scottish SPCA through its partnership with the animal charity .
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More Aldis are coming

Aldi has announced plans for a huge expansion
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C-stores are a lifeline for UK

The annual Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the importance of c-stores amid turbulent conditions for retail .
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‘Epidemic’ of retail violence

A Co-op-funded report into crime against retail workers has found that the level of violence has reached ‘epidemic’ proportions .
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Retailers reminded of Challenge 25 tobacco rules

Staying on top of tobacco tests
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Smaller supermarkets gaining market share

Are the big four on the decline?