New boss delivered to P&H

Delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has appointed Tony Reed as its new chief executive. The firm said Reed is highly experienced in the retail sector. The...
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Industry calls for hydrogen clarity

Leading businesses across the UK’s energy and automotive sectors have called for the government to set out a hydrogen fuel roadmap.
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No time to sit still at Silicon Glen station

11 years ago Polbeth Service Station joined Spar. The constantly improving owners have refitted, tweaked and renewed the store several times since then. DRIVERS in...
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Could retailers turn footage into footfall?

CCTV has a long track record in security and crime prevention. But by failing to use the cameras to gain valuable insights into the...
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Keeping abreast of redundancy rules

At the end of March, P&O Ferries hit the headlines attracting substantial outrage from politicians, trade unions and the public alike when it dismissed around 800 employees without notice, subsequently replacing them with agency workers.

Aiming for the best

BEST-one, the symbol store operation linked to Batleys and Bestway, has launched an online training programme for independent retailers and their staff, which aims...

What about water?

Car washes, coffee machines, toilet facilities – they all require water and, depending on the business, could use an incredible amount in the course...
Excellent cases and doors are very important to efficient refrigeration but it’s also vital to ensure that condensing units are up to the task, says Hubbard Products.

Digital progress

Many c-store owners are keen to improve the energy efficiency of their refrigeration equipment. The cabinets on show to the consumer are important, but...

Agent ready for market boost

BUSINESS agent Cornerstone  has begun a major expansion programme to take advantage of what it sees as the improving market. A new website has been...

Learning from the very best

The Scottish Wholesale Association is looking for ambitious individuals currently working in the key areas of buying, sales and management to participate in its...
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Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
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Hygiene at the charging point

Forecourt hygiene solution provider GripHero has launched a new campaign aimed at raising of the hygiene risks electric vehicle (EV) drivers face.

Delivering more for c-store customers

Philippe Rondepierre, marketing director at Snappy Shopper, reckons home delivery has been so successful in the convenience channel “because it is the one initiative which will add thousands of pounds to a store’s weekly turnover."

Campaign collides with government

Westminster rejects calls for a fuel price regulator
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Londis range smartens up

SYMBOL group wholesaler Londis says its range of value own-label products under the SmartBuy brand is exceeding all targets and over two thirds of...
MHouse says its upgraded solutions provide convenience at retailers' fingertips.

MHouse explains benefits of AI investment

The experts at payment and back-office tech provider MHouse have been explaining the benefits of its latest AI-powered solutions.