It’s show business

Independent delivered wholesaler Iain Hill Ltd has opened a showroom designed to offer new services to customers. John McNee paid a visit to find...

Get appy to boost sales

Retailers who use apps to notify their customers of discounts and deals are on the right track, according to a new study .
Till

Making the most of EPOS technology

There are plenty of factors to consider when investing in a new EPOS system, but what are the benefits?
Jet new TV advertising campaign

Pandemic crisis fuelling change

JET retailer partners have been adapting their offer to better serve their communities throughout the pandemic – according to Áine Corkery, brand manager for Phillips 66.

90 Shell stations go to MFG

MOTOR Fuel Group, the partnership between Aberdeen oil tycoon Alasdair Locke and investment firm Patron Capital Partners, has acquired 90 petrol filling stations from...

Youth and experience

Suresite bolsters team with a young apprentice
Laura-Morrison

How to manage long Covid at work

Laura Morrison of Dentons discusses the ACAS’ new Covid-19 guidance

Estate expansion for MFG

Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MGF) has further expanded it’s portfolio with the acquisition of seven operational sites and nine new to industry sites (NTI) from BP

Supplies in the snow: checklist

WHILE road closures – particularly to such a key route as the Forth Road Bridge – are difficult for forecourt operators to anticipate and...

Overwhelmed by overtime? Don’t be

With the busy Christmas period upon us, many retailers will once again be relying on staff working overtime to make the most of the increased footfall. Claire McKee, an associate in the employment team at Dentons, looks at the impact of overtime and other incentives on the season’s holiday pay
The impressive main run of chillers at the Vertex-refitted Shalamar Premier store in Paisley. As part of what was a major project, new chillers for soft drinks, dairy, chilled food and fresh produce were installed. The shop also has a five-door freezer run as well as extensive open-deck chillers in the alcohol area.

The bigger chills

Planning your refrigeration properly, having the best chillers and freezers, and maintaining your system well can slash energy costs and transform the look of...

Counting on cash

ATM-using forecourt customers spend more than others and more than eight in 10 consumers plan shopping trips with ATM availability in mind, says new...
Jeremy Clarke COO

MFG has big plans

INDEPENDENT forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has started 2018 with a spring in its step after snapping up 14 stations from forecourt operator Golden Cross Group Limited
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.
Fiona Gorry

Automatic unfair is one to be aware of

Facing an unfair dismissal claim can be a daunting prospect for an employer, but an allegation of ‘automatically unfair dismissal’ adds a further dimension to such cases, as specialist Fiona Gorry explains
How are you for food to go? It’s a question most retailers will want to ask of any potential symbol partner as FTG continues to grow in Scottish convenience stores.

Choices to make

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success