Chequered marketing
Jet races ahead at Silverstone birthday bash
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...
Handy cover at the pump
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...
Truss must help, says association
The Petrol Retailers Association has written to new Prime Minister Liz Truss calling for urgent action to protect its members against soaring operating costs.
Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.
Employment law set for changes
We now have a new UK government, the first single-party government for five years. In terms of employment regulations what could be in store?
What...
Overwhelmed by overtime? Don’t be
With the busy Christmas period upon us, many retailers will once again be relying on staff working overtime to make the most of the increased footfall. Claire McKee, an associate in the employment team at Dentons, looks at the impact of overtime and other incentives on the season’s holiday pay
Preparing for new disclosure changes
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 202, which received royal assent on 14 July, and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 are set to change the criminal record checks regime and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Mark Hamilton summarises the key changes
Working together the way forward
SALES and marketing agencies have a crucial part to play in introducing brands to the convenience sector. According to father- and-son agency, JFK Partnership,...
Retailers taking systems forward
Retail technology has come a long way in recent years. We asked two specialist EPOS suppliers to explain their particular strengths.
ASIF Ashraf is an...
Best in fresh workshops boost sales
FRESH food workshops introduced earlier this year have contributed to an 8% growth in sales for Nisa members, according to the group.
The Best in...
Franchise funds are out there
RETAILERS looking to finance a franchise opportunity can often hit roadblocks, but although everything from rising staffing costs to Brexit can breed caution in...
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...
Food to Go solutions with Counterline
Counterline is the market leader for the design and manufacture of bespoke foodservice counters and displays
