Stay safe on the forecourt
THE Petrol Retailers Association has joined forces with the Safety Pass Alliance to offer a new online training programme for all forecourt operators and...
Polls pump up the price
Scotland’s independence referendum has lingering effects on fuel costs
THE people of Scotland may have answered no to the question of whether their country should...
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...
Refresh deadline approaching
Scottish Grocer has been highlighting the forthcoming deadline for refresher training for personal licence holders for several months. In part that’s because there was...
A 24/7 solution for tobacco sales
Making use of digital tools can have a major impact on bottom lines according to JTI
It could be you
NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot has unveiled a new standards programme which it claims could boost a retailer’s sales by up to £4,200 per year.
Contactless is more
Costcutter Supermarket Group (CSG) has urged its retailers to embrace technology like contactless payment and self-service tills
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,...
Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops
Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
‘Diamonds’ are a dealer’s best friend
‘PROUD to be Jet’ is a service and standards programme that assesses, benchmarks and measures site performance across all Jet forecourts based on annual...
Closing the door on chiller costs
RETRO-FITTING doors to a store’s existing chiller cabinets and optimising existing equipment is often said to be a straightforward way of improving in-store energy...
Administrator explains role
CIRCULARITY SCOTLAND Limited was appointed as a scheme administrator for deposit return earlier this year.
The right partner can drive growth
NEW Year is a time for reflection – for c-store retailers that could mean considering a change in symbol group partner.
Wintertime woes
Winter can be a difficult time for retailers, with bad weather impacting on the roads and the forecourts. But recent months have seen yet...
Forecourt has plenty in the tank
IT’S a busy time at Spar Euro Garages Lomondgate, located on the main road from Glasgow to Balloch, as tourists flock to the shores...
HR firm questions need for tribunal insurance
HUMAN resources adviser HR4UK has repeated its claim that small retailers may find themselves paying for legal fees insurance that is largely worthless if...
