Bill’s fit and proper return set to bring problems?
By Caroline Loudon, head of licensing at Lindsays
THE Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill is the next “big thing” coming at Scottish licensees. You’d...
Make some noise
Fuel supplier urges forecourt industry to recognise the “remarkable turnaround”
due to retailers
It's a very exciting time for petrol retailers as changing consumer behaviour means...
Multi-site supermarket water: efficient payment options
In the supermarket industry, efficiency is key. Even the largest supermarket brands are working within tight profit margins. Castle Water specialises in multi-premise water management, which could be the ideal way for you to gain back precious admin hours as well as save money on your final water bill.
Milkshake closing in on 1,000
Milkshake to go brand F’real has hit a major milestone, having installed its 900th unit in the UK convenience sector
Retailers warn on rate poundage increases
SRC says massive shift to business charges as source of local government funding takes no account of trading circumstances and the effect on retail...
Radioing key info
AS food retailers increase their product range, in a world where shoppers shop more frequently in a wide variety of outlets, they could find...
AWRS: know the rules
THE Scottish Wholesale Association has urged retailers to check their alcohol wholesaler is registered under new rules, which come into force on April 1.
After...
Tobacco changes set to run and run – by Alison Bryce
by Alison Bryce. Alison Bryce is a partner and head of Maclay Murray & Spens’ IP & Technology team, and a member of the...
Jet off for an Easter break
JET aims to help forecourts this month with a two-for-one promotion featuring vouchers for UK attractions. The promotion, which runs until April 30, includes...
Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.
Multiples under fire on margins
Consumer group critical of large multiple fuel retailers taking high margins during lockdown
Pushing forward in convenience
Chris Gallacher says UWS has big plans for 2019, with plenty of support for independents .
Wholesaler launches on-site model store
SCOTLAND’S first ever “showstore” – a fully-fitted and stocked c-store – has opened in Glasgow. Wholesaler and symbol store provider United Wholesale (Scotland) has...
TWC launches new digital platform for retail insights
TWC Group is launching SmartView Convenience, a convenience market read to help organisations understand retail trends and sector performance.
Rolling out the subs
BRANDED food to go, including hot food to go, is being tipped as one of the product and service categories with greatest potential for...
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