Esso added to MFG network
MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.
Retailers be aware of the right to care
Employees who need time off to look after children or older relatives can be hard to accommodate in the busy retail sector. However, there are certain minimum allowances that must be made by law. Dentons partner Mark Hamilton explains employee rights when it comes to caring for dependants
Sparklers fizz in name clash
Defending trade marks from infringement is important for businesses seeking to protect their brands. Cristal Champagne recently went to lengths to do just that.
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Pushing forward in convenience
Chris Gallacher says UWS has big plans for 2019, with plenty of support for independents .
Contactless is more
Costcutter Supermarket Group (CSG) has urged its retailers to embrace technology like contactless payment and self-service tills
Post office comes to market
HAYCOCKS Post Office in Stevenson, North Ayrshire is on the market.
The current vendor has decided to place the business on the market due to...
Symbol in high spirits
SYMBOL group Nisa is making a major attempt to lift the spirits of its retail partners with the roll out of its new own-label Heritage Signature Blends.
Energy saving fridge E-volves
IS this the most efficient open-deck dairy case on the planet? Energy innovation company, Enviroglow, claims that its E-volve system will run “up to...
Activ series opens new online door
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group, the firm that handles symbol groups Costcutter, Kwiksave and Mace and works in association with wholesaler P&H and buying group...
Pick your partner
It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist.
THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
Van insurance price rises on the way?
A price hike in business motor vehicle insurance may be on the cards, according to the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB). It predicts that...
Smart app adds touch of loyalty
ZAPPER, the consumer marketing and insight platform, has launched its new in-app loyalty card, that gives consumers the opportunity to automatically earn rewards.
People who...
ATM: an untapped business ally?
An ATM in a retail space holds appeal for both businesses and consumers, but remains an opportunity many retailers are yet to explore. Below,...
‘No egos, no politics’
As he prepares to retire, Phillips 66’s Pete George reflects on what makes the company work.
PETE George, managing director of Phillips 66 UK and...
Agreeing the right lease is important
Rachel Shaw looks at rents in a post-covid age
EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving
EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.







































