Ardeer Services

More growth for forecourt food

IGD finds food to go thriving in the UK

Fresh thinking at wholesale giant

FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker. Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...

Trading places in Aberdeen

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

Suppliers to guarantee efficiency

PROPOSED regulations could radically alter aspects of retail refrigeration in the next few years, says Nigel Bell, chairman of Adande Refrigeration. “Scheduled for introduction in...
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.

Shop thefts fall says report

THE cost of shop theft to the convenience sector has dropped from £44m to £35m in the past year, according to the latest figures...
man holding award

Victory for Shepherd

COMMERCIAL property agency Shepherd Chartered Surveyors had cause for celebration when it scooped accolades at two top industry awards ceremonies.

Over 100 years of experience

GERMAN manufacturing firm Sielaff patented its first vending machine in 1887, so it has a fair bit of experience to draw on.

New guidance on gender pay gap

Emily Shaw of Dentons answers questions on gender pay gap requirements
Karen Farell

Keeping on top of carers’ rights

There are approximately five million people currently providing unpaid care in the UK. Karen Farrell, an employment lawyer at Dentons, looks at what rights carers are afforded in the workplace under the law
Booker

Booker’s free EPOS with more than 1,000

WHOLESALER Booker has now installed free EPOS systems into more than 1,000 retail units across the UK. The system helps with practical tasks such...
Claire McKee

Avoid discriminating on a religious basis

Several cases have examined discrimination on the grounds of an employer’s religion or belief, as opposed to an employee’s. Claire McKee, of Dentons, looks at the challenges of these claims .

Step closer to regeneration

A Renfrew retailer is just weeks away from opening a new store opposite an Aldi supermarket. Scottish Grocer reported last year on Mohammed Jamil’s plans...

Certas solutions for independents

Retail director Richard Billington sets out the Gulf case for independent forecourt retailers in Scotland

Five more years for partnership

Contract renewed between coffee and fuel brands. ON-THE-GO coffee brand Costa Express has renewed its UK contract with Shell for a further five years. The signing...
Ankorstore website

Wholesale done differently

A business to business online wholesale brand has been looking to shake things up in the Scottish retail sector.