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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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

Free to choose

IN February this year fuel supplier Greenergy took over supply to all independently owned Esso forecourts in Scotland, supplying Esso fuel to existing Esso-branded...
Father and son team John and Michael Kerr run established specialist brokerage company JFK Partnership

The power of partnership

SPECIALIST food broker the JFK Partnership has responsibility for what it sees as five major Scottish brands, Hamlyns of Scotland, Millar, Golden Cross, Nisha’s,...
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Have your say on crime

The ACS is calling on retailers to provide information from the last 12 months for its 2020 Crime Survey

“Exciting prospects” for dealers in 2017

Certas Energy’s retail director looks to the future for the industry. 2017 is full of exciting possibilities for Scotland’s fuel dealers. That’s the view of...
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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