Chilling savings

TECHNOLOGICAL advances can be exciting and fascinating but it can also take a fair bit of work to keep on top of all a...

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Dispenser attracts interest from across Europe

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...
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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...
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Bestway buys Bargain Booze

BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
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Post Office deal will protect your gadget

New policies can cover single or multiple devices .
One Stop offers franchise retailers a store revamp up to the value of £50,000.

Franchise call for retailers

One Stop makes case for retail model

Co-op banks on Falkirk

Falkirk residents are benefiting from increased access to cash, thanks to a new partnership between Co-op and Glasgow-based firm OneBanks
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Gulf is racing ahead

Gulf has put the pedal to the floor when it comes to making the most of its sponsorship of the Woking-based McLaren Formula 1 team.
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Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.
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Local buyer takes store in Scottish Borders

RESTON Country Store, in Reston in the Scottish Borders, has been sold through business agent Bruce & Co. The agent said the store and...
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Brexit – exploring the possibilities

by Michael Dean and Malcolm Gunnyeon While Brexit uncertainty is the new normal, it flexes and varies week to week. Soon we will be straining...
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Supporting staff with disabilities at work

Laura Morrison, an employment lawyer with Dentons, looks at what retailers’ responsibilities are concerning staff with disabilities .

Getting the right deal for your store

Dentons partner Stuart Fitzsimmons on how detail can make the difference in financial negotiations