Small town chances for convenience?
Property firm’s report highlights Scotland’s changing retail landscape
LAST year saw signs of recovery in some of Scotland’s town centres, with convenience stores playing a...
Activ series opens new online door
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group, the firm that handles symbol groups Costcutter, Kwiksave and Mace and works in association with wholesaler P&H and buying group...
Time to change fascia?
Following a 2017 which saw consolidation on a huge scale is now the time to change?
A strong format is key to success
Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
The new shop hybrids – Retailers diversifying income sources
BUSINESS agent Bruce & Co reckons there’s a distinct trend to developing and selling independent hybrid retail outlets that draw business from more than...
Training the key to retaining?
Symbol group launches learning academy as one in three retailers say retaining staff a significant challenge
It has been said that around 25% of new...
Using social media to keep up appearances
Social media is everywhere, including in the workplace. Laura Morrison, an employment lawyer with Dentons, discusses what retailers can do to try and minimise their reputational risks online .
Fire and rehire is risky business
Controversial practice should be a tactic of last resort
Still chasing Scottish sites
FUEL brand Jet is continuing its push to sign up new independent dealers and sees Scotland as now established as one of its core...
The bigger chills
Planning your refrigeration properly, having the best chillers and freezers, and maintaining your system well can slash energy costs and transform the look of...
Filshill grabs the glittering prizes
Wholesaler bags five awards and takes the top title in a night of Scottish Wholesale Achievers triumph
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill came close to sweeping...
All pumped up after a revamp
FORECOURT retailer John Sommerville has joined forces with symbol group Mace to revamp his Bathgate store.
Taking the reins of a site he operated for...
Promotions a big hit for Jet
Four in five forecourts on board
Retailers in need of some answers
Brian Madderson on forecourt retailing in 2018
Jetting into the future
FUEL brand Jet has unveiled a new-look prototype forecourt in response to dealer and consumer feedback.
Jet is set for a makeover
New forecourt design will be rolled out across network
