International giant with local advantages

Inernational food-to-go brand Subway reckons that, as well as delivering a service that has major consumer awareness and engagement, it provides a series of highly...

Snapping up more stores

Snappy Shopper has hit another major recruitment milestone, with 700 stores across the UK now offering the delivery service
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All about insurance

WHEN insuring a forecourt, it’s worth seeking out professional advice

Spar forecourt push begins

SYMBOL group Spar’s move into fully branded forecourts kicked off in August when the first filling station and store opened in Pickering, in north...

Forecourt firm gets its first Post Office site

RAPIDLY expanding forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has opened its first Post Office site.

A fine line between banter and bullying

‘It was only banter’ is an often-used excuse. Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at a recent employment tribunal case showing that, surprisingly, this defence can work. However, while staff may enjoy friendly jokes on shift, managers still have to know where to draw the line
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has questioned the First Minister’s timetable.

Sturgeon’s forecourt flourish is under fire

First Minister’s move to bring petrol and diesel deadline forward criticised by Petrol Retailers Association chief
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Funding is out there if you have a plan

Availability of financial backing seems to be growing. How can food and drink operators and retailers best secure funding from a lender? By Andy...
Costcutter

Costcutter eyes a digital future

The symbol group reckons shoppers are now accepting of smartphone technologies and now view cashless society as the norm, which could be good news for c-stores.
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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...
Audrey Junner

Stand and deliver

Audrey Junner, partner at Hill Brown Licensing, offers some insights into the dos and don’ts of alcohol delivery
JW Filshill

Filshill grabs the glittering prizes

Wholesaler bags five awards and takes the top title in a night of Scottish Wholesale Achievers triumph GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill came close to sweeping...
GripHero hand protection dispenser

Helping hand protection

Forecourt hygiene equipment provided GripHero has been offering its dispensers free of charge to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Agreeing the right lease is important

Rachel Shaw looks at rents in a post-covid age

A good deal of communication

Gander notifies consumers of reduced food items available in their local store.

One Stop Franchise

Looking for something different? We’re really excited to be bringing the One Stop brand to new communities this year, providing them with our renowned range,...