Change to survive
Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...
Seeking support from the crowd
For many enterprising businesses, such as BrewDog and Diet Chef, the emergence of crowdfunding has proved the perfect antidote to bank lending and venture...
Booker heads to the fore
WHOLESALER Booker has added almost 900 new forecourt outlets to its customer base with two new partnerships
Site for sore eyes
Located next to picturesque fields and hills on the outskirts of Alloa, the Auld Brig Service Station offers a welcoming pit stop for travellers....
Perfect for pick-up?
THE last 10 years have seen an exponential growth in click and collect services in the UK, much of it through convenience channels.
And...
Former Tesco exec to head MFG retail
TOP 50 Indies forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has appointed former supermarket executive Richard Baker as its new retail director.
Richard had a varied 37-year...
Fuel supplier offers support for retailers
Certas Energy has launched a new online resource for forecourt retailers, offering free access to personal wellbeing tools, learning courses and a number of discounts
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...
Chain adds Hamilton store
FAST-GROWING c-store owner Martin McColl’s has bought the Londis Convenience Store and Post Office in Cadzow Street, Hamilton, in South Lanarkshire.
Daniel Arrandale,...
A technical take on DRS
Excel Vending boss John MacDonald says retailers could make money if deposit return is done right.
Bonds bags more
Confectionery supplier says product developments bring impulse benefits
FORECOURT stores will become ever more important to fuel retailers as margins on fuel itself become tighter....
Time to act is fast approaching
ENVIPCO has been working with Scottish retailers for a number of years now – but the real busy period is coming soon as the deposit return live date approaches.
Blakemore renews BP contract
BLAKEMORE Wholesale Distribution has announced a new two-year contract to supply 320 BP sites across the UK.
The contract commenced in November and follows a...
Fairbanks wins new contract
Moto has signed a five-year contract with wetstock management specialist Fairbanks, spanning its 45 motorway service stations in the UK, following a four-month pilot...
Opening channels
IT’S time for wholesalers to harness technology to address the changing face of local and convenience retailing and Batleys is determined to embrace the...
Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.
