Feeling fine in Paisley
Preparing for high footfall
FUTURE proofing is the name of the game at Hawkhead Road Garage in Paisley where forecourt operator The Fine Fuel Company...
Holyrood must act on rates consultation
Valuations are out of date and Scotland is in danger of losing out to rest of UK on business investment warns commercial ratepayers group
THE...
Missing link
Reposs has launched a new product which aims to completely change the way retailers take payments.
PSConnect is designed to create a seamless link between...
Back in the race
Convenience has been growing but some operators had to hold off on intended developments while finance was scarce. But now projects are taking off.
IT’S...
Retailers head to the Riviera
Over 100 independent Jet dealers head to Cannes for fuel conference
Keep taking the tablets
MANY forms of communication and collaboration have been changed by digital and screen-based technologies and two firms with close relationships to retailing and distribution...
Bonds bags more
Confectionery supplier says product developments bring impulse benefits
FORECOURT stores will become ever more important to fuel retailers as margins on fuel itself become tighter....
Lomond seizes chance to grow
Innovative wholesaler Lomond has unveiled ambitious plans for growth. The proposals include a major building project at the main warehouse, expansion of the Cake handmade sweet-treats business, its biggest and best trade show to date and a continued sustainability drive.
Retailers taking systems forward
Retail technology has come a long way in recent years. We asked two specialist EPOS suppliers to explain their particular strengths.
ASIF Ashraf is an...
Itchin’ for a kitchen
Food-to-go franchises going well in Scotland
WHEN talking about food to go, Will Robinson, marketing director for pizza franchise Stone Willy’s Kitchen, reckons Scottish convenience...
Avoid discriminating on a religious basis
Several cases have examined discrimination on the grounds of an employer’s religion or belief, as opposed to an employee’s. Claire McKee, of Dentons, looks at the challenges of these claims .
Protect your brand before selling abroad
Scottish food and drink producers of everything from biscuits to soft drinks to craft beer are targeting overseas markets. A recent whisky decision is...
New guidance on gender pay gap
Emily Shaw of Dentons answers questions on gender pay gap requirements
Esso added to MFG network
MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.
Systematic approach
Choosing the right EPOS system for your business can be a daunting task. In this feature, two leading providers of EPOS systems offer their...
90 Shell stations go to MFG
MOTOR Fuel Group, the partnership between Aberdeen oil tycoon Alasdair Locke and investment firm Patron Capital Partners, has acquired 90 petrol filling stations from...
