Eight Spar stores put up for sale

Wholesaler CJ Lang has appointed Christie & Co to sell eight of its Spar branded stores across Scotland .
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Jet races ahead at Silverstone birthday bash

Omens bad for prices

PETROL prices look set to rise high in 2017, the Petrol Retailers Association warns. The PRA says Brent Crude has already risen to over USD57/barrel...

Facing up to the ‘bilking’ menace

Retailers need new technology to help combat the issue of forecourt crime –particularly motorists driving off without paying for fuel, argues Nick Fisher, CEO...

Store vacancy rate stable

SHOP vacancy rates in Great Britain remained at 13% for the fourth month in a row, according to the latest figures from the Local...

What about water?

Car washes, coffee machines, toilet facilities – they all require water and, depending on the business, could use an incredible amount in the course...

One Stop Franchise

Looking for something different? We’re really excited to be bringing the One Stop brand to new communities this year, providing them with our renowned range,...

Fascia and franchise offers evolving in convenience

The new year is often a time for reflection and change – even if some resolutions turn out to be more binding than others
Cyber-attack cost Scotmid millions as its reveals interim results

Cyber-attack cost Scotmid nearly £2m in trading profits as it reveals interim results

Cyber-attack cost Scotmid millions as its reveals interim results

Omicron gone at the pump

HAND hygiene brand GripHero has been calling on forecourt retailers to protect their customers from the Omicron variant by installing the brand’s hand protection dispenser.

Without warning

In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...

Refresh yourself on account

RETAIL workers who plan to take either a SCPLH course or the SCPLH Refresher course could be in line for official financial assistance...
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Ready for the fridge change

EU regulations will ban the use of some older chillers from next year .

Development drive – Lidl to spend £30m on Scottish push

RETAIL chain Lidl says its first branding campaign in Scotland has boosted customer numbers by more than 20% and has led it to launch...
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,...

Evolution in convenience

Appy Shop sales director James Widdowson talks retail tech