Seeking food waste help through tech

ONE in five shoppers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, according to new research from training and research charity IGD. When asked...
Amanda Jones

#MeToo highlights in-work harassment

With harassment firmly in the public eye and staff empowered to complain, it is important for retailers to have solid policies to create a safe work environment in their stores.

Unpaid trial periods risk breach of rules

The use of unpaid workers during trial periods and training has gained national attention – what is the legal status of these work periods?

Forecourt formula

Carronvale Service Station in Larbert is the flagship and test bed forecourt of Certas Energy. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee visited the site and spoke...
Catriona Munro is a partner in the EU competition and regulatory team at and a member of the firm’s Food & Drink group

Legal advice – Don’t pay the price for careless chat

Be very careful who you discuss pricing with. It will soon become easier for authorities to prosecute on price fixing. By Catriona Munro COMPETITION in food...

Birth of a brand

James Butcher of S4RB considers the tools required for a c-store retailer to make their own private-brand products successful. Brands are important business for Scottish...
BILSLAND’S

Island opportunity – Arran independent

BILSLAND’S, the Isle of Arran’s largest independent retail outlet, is for sale through Colliers International. The business, in the centre of Brodick, features a retail...
ICU age verification

Bestway signs up to technology trial

Bestway Wholesale has signed up to an innovative age verification techonology trial, running across three of its symbol stores in Leeds.

Expanding in the forecourt channel

Nisa’s forecourt portfolio went from strength to strength despite the challenges of Covid-19, with a raft of new retailers joining the symbol

A fresh approach

The Day-Today Elite fascia is evolving, putting fresh food first with a new concept for the convenience sector. The first to launch is Day-Today...
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,...
cash handling

Eliminate cash handling

WHEN considering the issue of store security, a review of cash handling and collection is often advised. The Scottish Safer Business Guide, published last month...
Ocado delivery van

Rapid delivery is on the rise

Grocery delivery has been growing at breakneck speed in urban areas, according to TWC.
Jisp online

Browser treatment for Jisp retail app

Jisp has launched an online version of its retail app aimed at the independent retail channel.
Concept art for the Costcutter store of the future – the symbol group is committed to investing in technology that will improve retailers’ fortunes, said Dave Morris.

Symbol looks to the future

Costcutter has been rolling out a whole range of new equipment and upgrades across its stores.
Mackie's ice creams have increased in popularity across UK and international markets.

Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.