A strong format is key to success
Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
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...
Handy cover at the pump
Dispenser attracts interest from across Europe
Time to change fascia?
Following a 2017 which saw consolidation on a huge scale is now the time to change?
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...
Fighting to keep up
It seems that the law affecting licensed retailers is constantly evolving, making it difficult for even the most diligent of operators to keep up....
EU workers rights in the age of Brexit
As uncertainty over Brexit continues, Rhona Azir and Claire McKee of Dentons look at the rights of EU nationals working in the UK and how Scottish retailers can avoid discriminating in their business
Staying mindful of discrimination law
Employers must keep in mind that, despite Brexit, employment tribunals must still interpret equality legislation in line with European Union law.
Symbol living – Changing times in fuel supply sector
FORECOURT operators could be suggesting their fuel customers put a Nisa, a Best-one, a Premier, or a Spar in their tanks as some of...
Wintertime woes
Winter can be a difficult time for retailers, with bad weather impacting on the roads and the forecourts. But recent months have seen yet...
Tackle forecourt crime
FORECOURT crime will be the focus of much of the Petrol Retailers Association’s work in 2017, particularly around the operation of hand car washes.
Speaking...
Evolution in the back office
TLM Technologies has launched a new cloud-based reporting and alerting application for convenience and forecourt retailers.
Hot stuff is on the menu
Stone Willy lays out FTG offer
Highland expansion for Jet
Jet extends its Scottish footprint with Dingwall deal
Delivering success for convenience
Snappy Shopper was founded in 2016 by former retailer Scott Campbell, local businessman Valy Ossman and Mike Calalchan, a developer from Scottish web design firm MTC Media
Simpler pick ups
THE Post Office has introduced a new verificaiton app allowing customers to prove their identity without carrying documents.







































