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Saving energy

SAVING on energy is welcome in any business and chiller firm Adande Refrigeration reckons it’s got a new cabinet that could cut bills
Shoplifting is rising in Scotland.

Retailer groups demand action following shoplifting surge

All three major retailer associations are calling on the Scottish Government to offer support for retailers following the recent figures showing that shoplifting has reached an all-time high.

Youth and experience

Suresite bolsters team with a young apprentice
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.

Up for sale – C-store in Ayrshire on main street position

AN established Ayrshire c-store business is on sale through the Glasgow office of business agent, Christie + Co. Binghams Premier Convenience Store in Glaisnock Street,...

Getting the message right on food labels

Food labelling rules are changing across Europe, and in Scotland strict new regulations are already partly in force – with the possibility of a...
Jane Green

Zero hours could face regulation countdown

Contracts that pay workers only when required can be useful for employer and employee. But fears of exploitation mean they are under scrutiny. WITH the...
Janet Hood

MUP may not be the silver bullet

Licensing specialist Janet Hood reflects on the long-debated minimum unit pricing measure and considers whether it will have the desired affect on the nation’s health.

Jetting off to the races

FUEL brand Jet is revving up for its fourth year as the official fuel partner of Silverstone Classic, the racing event, which takes place...

Petrol pay phone

TECHNOLOGY firm Micros Systems has launched MiFuel, a system that enables drivers to pay for fuel with mobile phones. With MiFuel, drivers register once and...
Fiona Shearer and Phil Knox have joined Nisa's Scottish team.

Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team

Convenience chain Nisa has enhanced its support for Scottish retailers with two new recruits to its retail development team in Scotland.

Site sales at post-recession high

SALES of petrol stations – excluding oil company disposals –  reached a post-recession record in 2016,  according to Christie & Co. In  its latest report,...
Allwyn will be taking over the running of The National Lottery on 1 February 2024.

Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks

Allwyn, the incoming operator of The National Lottery, is urging c-store owners to visit its online retailer portal as soon as possible so that their is no interruption to the service.
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Victory for Shepherd

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

Evolution in convenience

Appy Shop sales director James Widdowson talks retail tech
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CJ Lang ship is sailing ahead with increased turnover

Course correction leading to growth