Online threat is growing

SMALL retailers need to take the threat of online crime more seriously, an expert firm has warned, following the publication of figures showing a...

Five cases set to make an impact

Tribunal fees, whistleblowing, the gig economy... in the months ahead, these subjects and more will be at the heart of a number of high profile court cases
The 2024 Speciality Food & Drink Show at the SEC will feature more exhibitors than ever.

Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.

Transforming convenience

If there is one trend that emerged during lockdown that looks like it could change convenience retailing forever, it’s home delivery
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New energy for PayPoint

Bill payment service provider PayPoint has started 2020 with a raft of contract renewals that sees it hold on to some of the biggest names serviced at its 28,000 sites across the UK and extend the services offered in these stores.
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Could retailers turn footage into footfall?

CCTV has a long track record in security and crime prevention. But by failing to use the cameras to gain valuable insights into the...
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Check your dates

The deadline for personal licence holders who were issued with their licence on or before 1 September 2009 to complete refresher training has now...

Considering your auto enrolment options

Thousands of small shops will soon be required to set up auto enrolment pensions for their workers. There are many pension providers – including...
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Public says government should help small firms

MOST British citizens want policy to promote ethical practices among big businesses to be prioritised by the next government. They also say the next...
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Tips to tackle crime in store

The Retail Mutual shares its expertise
People at Fife Creamery's Kirkcaldy site are no more than a minute away from an AED unit.

Fife Creamery invests in community

Dairy firm and wholesaler Fife Creamery has introduced defibrillators at its Kirkcaldy site for the benefit of staff and visitors.
Murco

Murco signs again with Costcutter

MURCO Petroleum and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have agreed a new three year contract to supply Murco’s 230 company-owned forecourts across the UK. It extends...
MHouse Solutions

Scottish EPOS firm prepares for expansion

MOTHERWELL-BASED EPOS company MHouse Solutions has announced it is taking its systems south of the border. The firm, which already services over 400 stores in...
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Acting to stop the abusive criminals

Retail crime remains a blight across the industry, leaving store owners and their colleagues constantly at risk from abusive customers.

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...
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Expansion for Henderson

A JET-branded forecourt in Lanarkshire has become the latest site to install Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS system