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Highland pharmacy on the market

A village pharmacy in Mallaig on the ‘Road to the Isles’ is being marketed for sale by business agent Christie + Co. The agent describes...

Aiming for the best

BEST-one, the symbol store operation linked to Batleys and Bestway, has launched an online training programme for independent retailers and their staff, which aims...
Michael O’Laughlin takes on a new role at Motor Fuel Group.

Challenges new for O’Loughlin

Michael O’Laughlin takes on a new role at Motor Fuel Group.

A window into stunning sales

Firm says its new media screens offer brands 15% average sales uplift CONVENIENCE store retailers  across the country are reaching shoppers in a whole new...

Sparklers fizz in name clash

Defending trade marks from infringement is important for businesses seeking to protect their brands. Cristal Champagne recently went to lengths to do just that. by...

Appy start to the new year

Online shopping platform Appy Shop enters 2021 with a strong foothold in Scotland’s convenience sector
Ardeer Services

More growth for forecourt food

IGD finds food to go thriving in the UK

Vacancies down –but not in Scotland

Latest LDC figures show British shop vacancies hitting its lowest rate since 2009 but north of the border we go against the trend with...

Zero hours under election spotlight

What are zero hours contracts? Zero hours contracts, as the name suggests, are employment contracts that do not guarantee any work to the individual. The...

Retailers in need of some answers

Brian Madderson on forecourt retailing in 2018

Blakemore renews BP contract

BLAKEMORE Wholesale Distribution has announced a new two-year contract to supply 320 BP sites across the UK. The contract commenced in November and follows a...

Retailers head to the Riviera

Over 100 independent Jet dealers head to Cannes for fuel conference
CCTV camera

Tips to tackle crime in store

The Retail Mutual shares its expertise
Brian Madderson, Petrol Retailers Association, forecourts, c-stores, convenience store,

2014 – a historic turning point?

CHAIRMAN of the Petrol Retailers Association Brian Madderson has suggested that 2014 may come to be viewed as a “watershed year” for the independent...
Beth Johnston

Protect staff from abusive shoppers

It is not uncommon for retail workers to experience abusive behaviour from customers, and there is growing pressure on employers to be proactive in preventing such behaviour.

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers