Campaign collides with government
Westminster rejects calls for a fuel price regulator
When shops want to call time at the pub
There’s no shortage of former pubs looking for a new use. If you want to replace a bar with a convenience store what do...
Competition in a crisis
Competition rules have been relaxed for the grocery sector but, ironically, risks may have increased. The sector in Scotland should also bear in mind the heightened scrutiny expected from the considerably increased presence of the CMA in Edinburgh.
CJ Lang takes honours – Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards
CJ Lang & Son, the Dundee-based food and drink wholesaler, has been named the best wholesale business in Scotland at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers...
The new shop hybrids – Retailers diversifying income sources
BUSINESS agent Bruce & Co reckons there’s a distinct trend to developing and selling independent hybrid retail outlets that draw business from more than...
Lead the way with new tech
Digital solutions for independents
A triumph for common sense
Andrew McCaffery, global EPR director at Ecoveritas, responds to the latest DRS advice from the Scottish Government.
Agent ready for market boost
BUSINESS agent Cornerstone has begun a major expansion programme to take advantage of what it sees as the improving market.
A new website has been...
Fuel steam ahead at Dalmellington store
Village forecourt makes two for Brian Connolly
Booker’s big buy
Takeover could see mega symbol stable serving more than 9% of UK fascia stores
WHOLESALER and symbol group owner Booker is to buy symbol...
Forecourt has plenty in the tank
IT’S a busy time at Spar Euro Garages Lomondgate, located on the main road from Glasgow to Balloch, as tourists flock to the shores...
Loyalty works for staff
Staff at Newmains JET and Keystore Express branded service station Cooper Bros have been benefiting from Henderson technology’s integrated EPOS staff loyalty programme
Ramifications of disruptive weather
Mark Hamilton looks at the ramifications of weather warnings and whether there is an obligation to pay those who did not turn up for work
Multiples under fire on margins
Consumer group critical of large multiple fuel retailers taking high margins during lockdown
Holyrood to speed up broadband rollout
THE Scottish Government says almost £18m funding is being made available to “accelerate high-speed broadband roll-out for Scotland’s rural communities”.
Holyrood describes the news as...
No time to sit still at Silicon Glen station
11 years ago Polbeth Service Station joined Spar. The constantly improving owners have refitted, tweaked and renewed the store several times since then.
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