Spar forecourt push begins
SYMBOL group Spar’s move into fully branded forecourts kicked off in August when the first filling station and store opened in Pickering, in north...
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...
Small businesses will need more time for DRS
Adam Hardie, head of food and drink at Johnston Carmichael, chartered accountants and business advisers, looks at DRS
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.
Should real time be on your time?
Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks.
by Ellen...
Catering for changing tastes
The recent growth in convenience culture means drivers are even more prepared to do their shopping on-the-go, giving retailers who invest a real opportunity
At the cutting edge of EPOS
A forecourt in Aberdeen has become the latest site to install Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS EPOS system .
Turning attention to the back office
As PayPoint continues its expansion into EPOS, marketing manager Steve O’Neill explains why he thinks the new system adds value for retailers
City store and PO changes hands
L&Js Grocers, a grocer and Post Office business on the outskirts of Aberdeen city centre has been s old through business broker Bruce &...
Holders to take a drinks refresher
It might seem difficult to believe but it’s nearly time for the first succsessful Personal Licence Holder trainees to carry out their refresher training....
Jet’s colourful campaign
Phillips 66, the firm behind fuel brand Jet, has launched a new consumer-facing campaign with movement at its heart.
Itchin’ for a kitchen
Food-to-go franchises going well in Scotland
WHEN talking about food to go, Will Robinson, marketing director for pizza franchise Stone Willy’s Kitchen, reckons Scottish convenience...
Innovation partners
NISA has created a new management role aimed at offering increasing access for to the latest retail trials run by the symbol.
Activ series opens new online door
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group, the firm that handles symbol groups Costcutter, Kwiksave and Mace and works in association with wholesaler P&H and buying group...
Scots first for ‘Stone Willy’
A service station in Falkirk has become the first forecourt in Scotland to offer the Stone Willy food-to-go range from the USA.
With a hot...
Posting profits
Award-winning local store Best-one Brownlie’s of Biggar added another string to its bow when it introduced a Post Office in August 2013. Almost two...
