Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Sadness at Circularity Scotland job losses

Convenience channel leaders have expressed their sympathy after deposit return scheme firm Circularity Scotland went into administration, resulting in 34 immediate redundancies.
Multi-coloured National Lottery balls lie on grass with the Allwyn logo in the top right hand corner.

Allwyn offers support for National Lottery retailers

Operator of the National Lottery Allwyn has answered retailers' questions to provide further clarity and information for store owners.

A time of change – Symbol store retailing

PROBABLY the biggest business news story in recent times on the symbol store scene has been the developments at Costcutter and Palmer & Harvey. The...
The Flower Power air freshener

Power of flower – New scents for home & on the road

CAR and home care supplier 151 Products has developed a collection of Gerbera-style flower air fresheners for homes and cars. The eight-strong floral-inspired range...
JET slinky advert

Jet’s colourful campaign

Phillips 66, the firm behind fuel brand Jet, has launched a new consumer-facing campaign with movement at its heart.
Michael O’Laughlin takes on a new role at Motor Fuel Group.

Challenges new for O’Loughlin

Michael O’Laughlin takes on a new role at Motor Fuel Group.

Fuelling up profit

THE rapid expansion of independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has been recognised by the Sunday Times, which ranked the firm as second in its 19th BDO Profit Track 100.
Post office store front

PO and DHL are perfect package

The Post Office is partnering with DHL Express to provide customers with a click-and-collect service.

New sales manager makes his mark

Phillips 66 owner of the Jet fuel brand, has appointed Mark Todd to the role of national sales manager for its UK & Ireland...

Set for a late rush?

THE act that governs licensing aspects of Scotland’s drinks regulations – rules such as how many licences are needed to run a liquor retailing...
Father and son team John and Michael Kerr run established specialist brokerage company JFK Partnership

The power of partnership

SPECIALIST food broker the JFK Partnership has responsibility for what it sees as five major Scottish brands, Hamlyns of Scotland, Millar, Golden Cross, Nisha’s,...

The pulling power of PMPs

WHOLESALERS should cash in on the popularity of price-marked packs and on increasing sales of snack products, reckons food brands firm Mondelez International. Susan Nash,...

Franchise funds are out there

RETAILERS looking to finance a franchise opportunity can often hit roadblocks, but although everything from rising staffing costs to Brexit can breed caution in...

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...
Debbie Robinson

Strategic gains says Spar

FOOD and drink to go brand partners and even sit-in licensed trade operations were highlighted by Spar UK managing director Debbie Robinson at the...

Could you switch without a hitch?

Account-moving service says it takes the pain out of transferring for small to medium businesses, with a guarantee to complete in seven working days SMALL...