Snappy Shopper delivery man walking out of a convenience store

Delivering solutions that help everyone

Retailers, their customers, and the communities they serve can all benefit from the technology offered by Snappy Shopper.
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.
Claire Maclean is a counsel in the employment team at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.

Building paths back to the workplace

Legal expert Claire Maclean, from Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland, looks at government guidance for employers to support those returning to work after a career break.
Booker Edinburgh

Booker joins EPOS party

PAYPOINT has taken a major step forward in the roll out of its EPOS system by securing a new agreement with Booker.
Jane Green

Considering reasonable questions of faith

Can an employee refuse to work on a Sunday or ask to be excused from serving alcohol because of their religious beliefs? Individuals have...

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...
Local buyer takes store

Local buyer takes store in Scottish Borders

RESTON Country Store, in Reston in the Scottish Borders, has been sold through business agent Bruce & Co. The agent said the store and...

Pushing forward at UWG

IT’S full steam ahead at United Wholesale Grocers (UWG), with the Glasgow-based wholesaler continuing to develop its fascia offer, while continually pushing to improve customer service.
DRS machine

A warm welcome for the latest guidance

The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
Claire McKee

Good work bringing change this April

Don’t get caught out by employment reforms this spring

Strengthen supply

THOUGH a crucial activity, stock replenishment in independent retail largely remains time consuming, inefficient and inaccurate. That’s the judgement of Anx Patel, founder and...

Trading places in Aberdeen

McColl’s overhauls a former pub site to create a roomy c-store

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...
Smart looking forecourts with plenty of strong promotions are performing well.

Turn and face the change

Swadling hails forecourt retailers’ adaptability with shift to a convenience focus paying off FEW sectors are affected by so many variables as forecourt retailing, exposed as...

Focus on the future

Interview with Saleem Sadiq, owner of Spar, Paisley Road, Renfrew The winner of the Retail Technology Award 2015 – sponsored by the Retail Data Partnership Winner details Size:...
Jet forecourt

Promotions a big hit for Jet

Four in five forecourts on board