Aldi trial expanded

Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo

Tailoring a service for convenience

There is no shortage of delivery options for retailers at the moment, with  tech firms and entrepreneurs responding to the surge in demand for home delivery last year

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...
The Irn-Bru festive TV ad is being supported by special designs running across the products.

Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.
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Have your say on crime

The ACS is calling on retailers to provide information from the last 12 months for its 2020 Crime Survey

Fit for forecourts with Forum Insurance

Forum Insurance aims to ensure forecourt retailers have protected themselves against all manner of issues as they continue to face challenges in the sector.
BP Pulse charge point at Harthill

Harthill’s electric pulse

BP has installed two new EV charging points at a service station site on the M8.
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Groups take the show on the road

THE period ahead of Christmas has often seen wholesalers and suppliers work together on trade shows bringing independent and symbol retailers to a one-stop...
Shoplifting is rising in Scotland.

Retailer groups demand action following shoplifting surge

All three major retailer associations are calling on the Scottish Government to offer support for retailers following the recent figures showing that shoplifting has reached an all-time high.
Jet forecourt

Promotions a big hit for Jet

Four in five forecourts on board

Pushing forward in convenience

Chris Gallacher says UWS has big plans for 2019, with plenty of support for independents .
How are you for food to go? It’s a question most retailers will want to ask of any potential symbol partner as FTG continues to grow in Scottish convenience stores.

Choices to make

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success

Certas Energy joins the SGF

CERTAS Energy has announced a tie-up with the Scottish Grocers’ Federation as it looks to further strengthen its retail business. With a Scottish network...

All pumped up after a revamp

FORECOURT retailer John Sommerville has joined forces with symbol group Mace to revamp his Bathgate store. Taking the reins of a site he operated for...
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Online possibilities

EPOS hardware manufacturer Posiflex made a bid to strengthen its presence in the UK last month with the launch of its new UK website...
GripHero hand protection dispenser

Helping hand protection

Forecourt hygiene equipment provided GripHero has been offering its dispensers free of charge to help stop the spread of COVID-19.