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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Forging ahead of high street retail

Forecourt retail is going from strength-to-strength, with PRA chair Brian Madderson predicting success in 2020

Without warning

In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...

RVM solutions for convenience

DEPOSIT return is coming. The scheme may have suffered from delays, but the Scottish Government is wedded to the policy so, like it or not, retailers would do well to prepare.
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Fast-moving security

MOTHERWELL-based Tyger Security says that in the last three years it has seen vast increases in available securities technologies and in customer demand for...
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Fit for the 21st century?

Adam Matthew, partner with Miller Hendry Solicitors, which has offices in Perth, Crieff and Dundee, says ‘Fit and proper’ raised thorny issues in the...
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Collaboration will do nicely, thank you

American Express-commissioned survey finds small businesses working together locally can add £30,000 to annual sales and save on costs INDEPENDENT retailers and small merchants that...

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...

Are you liable for staff crimes?

By Alan Delaney A Supreme Court decision confirms that employers can face liability for crimes committed by staff even if there is little evidence of...
UWG boss Amaan Ramzan had kind words for Polmadie depot staff.

Wholesaler helping out in the community

The team at United Wholesale Grocers has been stepping up its support for retailers and the community during the coronavirus outbreak
Mackie's ice creams have increased in popularity across UK and international markets.

Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
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A 24/7 solution for tobacco sales

Making use of digital tools can have a major impact on bottom lines according to JTI
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Computer age checks are on trial

In a first for the UK, Asda has launched an automated age verification solution for self-service checkouts on a trial basis.
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Speedy coffee

Drinks on-the-go a hot prospect for forecourts
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Fire and rehire is risky business

Controversial practice should be a tactic of last resort
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Nisa’s £6m price help for c-stores

Nisa has announced a £6 million investment into the wholesale price of more than 1000 branded products as part of its bid to support its retailers.