The beer cave: hot or not?

SCOTTISH Grocer has certainly visited a number of new stores in the past year featuring walk-in refrigerated beer caves, but are they really the...
JW Filshill boss Simon Hannah and finance chief Keith Geddes at the new Westway Park HQ.

Figures all add up for JW Filshill

Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.

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. by...
Westminster driving to rural fuel price cut

Westminster driving to rural fuel price cut

Fuel retailers on Scotland’s islands have been able to take part in a rebate scheme since February last year. Now the government might extend the...
Costcutter

Symbol solution for forecourts

Shopper First Programme hits the mark, says Costcutter

A time of change

LONDIS symbol owner the Musgrave Group, an Irish firm which also includes Irish fascia such as Super Valu and Centra, last year reported that...
SPAR Orleans Place

Choosing the right retail brand

Wholesalers have plenty to offer independents
82b_tmb_1114

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...
89a_0714

What women want

Should you make special efforts to attract women to stop at your forecourt store and use it for a comprehensive shopping trip? An American...
HIM said it is important for retailers to note that the rise of FTG doesn’t mean fewer shoppers are purchasing fuel.

FTG is the new fuel

The main reason for shoppers visiting a forecourt is now food to go, according to convenience retailing industry analyst HIM Research & Consulting

DRS takes a step forward

Consultancy appointed for the UK's deposit return scheme roll-out.
Janet Hood

MUP may not be the silver bullet

Licensing specialist Janet Hood reflects on the long-debated minimum unit pricing measure and considers whether it will have the desired affect on the nation’s health.

Recognise the potential

Forecourt Eye, with its crime reporting partner Facewatch, says it is in the early stages of testing a cloud-based facial recognition solution that will...
Beth Johnston

Protect staff from abusive shoppers

It is not uncommon for retail workers to experience abusive behaviour from customers, and there is growing pressure on employers to be proactive in preventing such behaviour.
PayPoint

PayPoint revenue drops

PAYPOINT, the payment services firm which also has a share of the Collect+ parcel service that features in many c-stores, saw its UK revenue...

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers