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.

Gulf brand nears 100 Scottish sites

2015 was another positive year for the Gulf brand, according to Certas Energy’s retail director Ramsay MacDonald. The brand recently claimed its 500th site in...
Craig Brown, retail director at JW FIlshill, was bullish about the firm’s prospects.

Doubling down at JW Filshill

DOUBLE the size of the business by 2031. In a nutshell, that’s the plan at JW Filshill and recent success for the wholesaler suggests its an ambition worth taking seriously.

Poll reveals support for small business

THE British public wants the next government to protect small business from mistreatment from big business, a poll has revealed. Commissioned by the Forum of...
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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...

Seeking food waste help through tech

ONE in five shoppers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, according to new research from training and research charity IGD. When asked...

Evolution in convenience

Appy Shop sales director James Widdowson talks retail tech
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Keeping abreast of immigration rules

From 6 April, new changes to UK right to work checks announced by the Home Office will come into force, but what does it mean for employers?
Michael Dean, Malcolm Gunnyeon

Brexit – exploring the possibilities

by Michael Dean and Malcolm Gunnyeon While Brexit uncertainty is the new normal, it flexes and varies week to week. Soon we will be straining...
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Symbol solution for forecourts

Shopper First Programme hits the mark, says Costcutter
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Gulf is racing ahead

Gulf has put the pedal to the floor when it comes to making the most of its sponsorship of the Woking-based McLaren Formula 1 team.
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Preparing for new disclosure changes

The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 202, which received royal assent on 14 July, and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 are set to change the criminal record checks regime and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Mark Hamilton summarises the key changes
Catriona Munro is a partner in the EU competition and regulatory team at and a member of the firm’s Food & Drink group

Legal advice – Don’t pay the price for careless chat

Be very careful who you discuss pricing with. It will soon become easier for authorities to prosecute on price fixing. By Catriona Munro COMPETITION in food...
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Jet is set for a makeover

New forecourt design will be rolled out across network
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.

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...