Gulf forecourt

Ambitious start to a new decade

Certas Energy has been overhauling its offer with hopes of further expansion for Gulf in Scotland

DRS takes a step forward

Consultancy appointed for the UK's deposit return scheme roll-out.

Defining the fair price promotion

Pricing and price promotions have become increasingly important in retailing as consumers become cost-conscious. There are policy and legal issues too. The Chartered Trading Standards...
UWS launched its warehouse of the future concept at the firm’s Queenslie depot in 2019.

Back to the future

UNITED Wholesale Scotland is on course to open its second ‘Warehouse of the Future’, bringing a host of upgrades to its depot on Maxwell Road, Glasgow.

FSS says shape up or face tax

‘We’ve been missing the Scottish dietary goals for the last 15 years, despite the range of changes already made’. FOOD Standards Scotland – the country’s...

Food waste app can drive discount sales

Sustainability is at the heart of a new app which connects consumers with reduced-to-clear deals in their area

A ‘game-changer’ for forecourts

FUEL price management software company PriceAdvantage, a division of Skyline Products, has announced a strategic alliance with TLM Technologies to drive sales in the...
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has questioned the First Minister’s timetable.

Sturgeon’s forecourt flourish is under fire

First Minister’s move to bring petrol and diesel deadline forward criticised by Petrol Retailers Association chief

Get ready for the RVM revolution

PREPARATIONS for DRS are well underway, with the Scottish Government, scheme administrator and retailers now all working towards an August 2023 live date.
Jane Green is a partner and head of the Employment & Pensions team at Maclay Murray & Spens LLP and a member of the firm’s Food and Drink team.

Employee shares – tread carefully

Involving staff in ownership of retail and other businesses could be beneficial. But it could also lead to confusion over the status of different...

Make sure the deal works

ON the face of it, it looks as if just about every retailer could benefit from symbol/fascia membership. You and your fellow symbol members...
Exterior of united wholesale depot

United for the future in retail

It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
A Spar-branded filling station. The first Scottish unit is scheduled to open later this month.

Spar’s Scots forecourt first

THE first Scottish filling station to feature Spar-branded fuel is due to open later this month. Mark Steven, Spar UK business development controller said: “Our...

Forecourt has plenty in the tank

IT’S a busy time at Spar Euro Garages Lomondgate, located on the main road from Glasgow to Balloch, as tourists flock to the shores...
Laura Morrison

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...
TLM reckons new technology can help independent stores take on the multiples.

Lead the way with new tech

Digital solutions for independents