Choices and confusion
Homecare has had a challenging year with volume flat to declining and value eroding, according to Nik Ganich, brand manager for home care at...
Getting the message right on food labels
Food labelling rules are changing across Europe, and in Scotland strict new regulations are already partly in force – with the possibility of a...
Fuel steam ahead at Dalmellington store
Village forecourt makes two for Brian Connolly
Facing big challenges
Nisa has been adapting to the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak by finding new ways to support its retailers
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...
New dawn for Ardeer
Following a massive investment by owner Mahmood Saleem, Ardeer Services in Stevenston has quadrupled in size, adding a second floor, Subway, ice-cream counter and...
Supermarkets pump it up
After years of tax and wholesale price hikes, things were looking better in fuel retailing. But in petrol, things are rarely simple for very...
Serving up success in food to go
National wholesaler JJ Foodservice is celebrating reaching a new record for its sales across the year.
Jetting into a new role
Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.
At the cutting edge of EPOS
A forecourt in Aberdeen has become the latest site to install Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS EPOS system .
A 24/7 solution for tobacco sales
Making use of digital tools can have a major impact on bottom lines according to JTI
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...
Fife Creamery invests in community
Dairy firm and wholesaler Fife Creamery has introduced defibrillators at its Kirkcaldy site for the benefit of staff and visitors.
It’s clearly time for a dose of transparency
The current Scottish Government consultation on the licensing laws should consider some of the nitty gritty difficulties of administration
By Euan McSherry
THE sale of alcohol...
Testing times for fuel fraudsters
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has unveiled new roadside fuel-testing equipment to tackle the trade in illicit diesel.
The hi-tech equipment has been introduced to...
Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.
