With an eye to the future
Certas continues to grow
CERTAS Energy, the firm behind forecourt brand Gulf, is continuing to push forward, expanding its forecourt footprint in Scotland to more...
Feeling fine in Paisley
Preparing for high footfall
FUTURE proofing is the name of the game at Hawkhead Road Garage in Paisley where forecourt operator The Fine Fuel Company...
Cleaning up the car wash
Environmental groups step up
A NEW set of guidelines for vehicle washing and cleaning businesses has been produced in a joint partnership between Scottish, Northern...
Sainsbury’s eyes takeover of Nisa
Rumours of £130m deal leave members anxious
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s is reported to have entered into exclusive talks with Nisa about a potential takeover.
According to...
Royal Mile newsagent sets Scottish ‘record’
The sale of a newsagent in Edinburgh has set a potential Scottish record for commercial property.
The 258 sq ft premises at 499 Lawnmarket, in...
Breathing room on DRS scheme
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce a deposit return scheme to Scotland are not expected to materialise any time soon, and possibly not at all, Scottish...
FSS puts retailers in regulation spotlight
Scotland’s stores should be transformed to drive customers towards healthier produce, according to academics at the Unviersity of Stirling
Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike
Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business
Chance to off-load branded tobacco
PMI roadshow offering swap service for retailers
Independent and convenience retailers stuck with excess Philip Morris tobacco stock that is not compliant with new regulations...
Grocery shoppers open to voice activation
SHOPPERS are showing an increasing interest in voice-activated technology to make their food and grocery purchases from home, according to food and grocery research...
Co-op develops a taste for gin
THE Co-op has expanded its gin range by listing spirits from 10 Scottish companies, following a year in which the firm said gin sales...
Camelot courting independents
CAMELOT has launched a new support package for independent retailers.
The National Lottery operator has invested £4m in new POS materials as well as reinstating...
President puts retail crime in the spotlight
LINDA Sood, the newly-elected president of the NFRN, turned the spotlight on retail crime in her first presidential speech at the trade group’s annual...
Charged issue for forecourts
THE Petrol Retailers Association has raised concerns over UK Government plans that would compel large retailers and motorway service areas to install electric charge...
Food shines bright
Scottish retail sales get a slight lift thanks to the continuing rise of grocery
A healthy month for food sales has helped to paper over...
‘You’re asking for it’ campaign heads to North Lanarkshire
ADULTS who buy alcohol for children in North Lanarkshire are asking for a fine of up to £5,000 – or even a jail term.
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