Jet’s contemporary new look.

Jetting into the future

FUEL brand Jet has unveiled a new-look prototype forecourt in response to dealer and consumer feedback.

Truss must help, says association

The Petrol Retailers Association has written to new Prime Minister Liz Truss calling for urgent action to protect its members against soaring operating costs.
Unitas is offering free NPD stock.

Unitas NPD for free

WHOLESALER buying group Unitas has launched a free stock offer for its retailer customers

‘No egos, no politics’

As he prepares to retire, Phillips 66’s Pete George reflects on what makes the company work. PETE George, managing director of Phillips 66 UK and...
Scottish Wholesale Achievers

United makes it a year to remember

Glasgow-based wholesaler takes champion title to top up its Achievers trophy trio UNITED Wholesale (Scotland), the Glasgow-based delivered wholesaler and cash & carry, was...

Gender pay law must be taken seriously

The risk of reputational damage means retailers have to take the exercise seriously.
FMCG retail sales data expert Talysis has revamped its website to improve the user experience.

Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.

Holyrood to speed up broadband rollout

THE Scottish Government says almost £18m funding is being made available to “accelerate high-speed broadband roll-out for Scotland’s rural communities”. Holyrood describes the news as...
27% of retailers are concerned about employee theft of stock and 14% list employee theft of cash as a concern, according to the Retail Fraud Survey.

Employee theft moves up the list – Security focus

ARE stores seriously affected by criminal activity carried out by staff? A study published recently by consultancy firm Retail Knowledge, sponsored by a cash security...
refrigeration

Cold comfort on the bottom line

EFFICIENT refrigeration makes sense on every level. Craig Pringle, of Eco Refrigeration, spends every day discussing freezers and chillers with c-store owners across Scotland...
EDGEPoS Self-Checkout

Innovations on their way

Retailers encouraged to use machines for improved efficiency and stronger margins

Don’t get left behind

Tech giants like Amazon dipping their toe into the grocery sector should be taken as a compliment, according to MHouse MD Faisal Sattar – who said it shows Scotland’s c-store retailers have something the behemoths desire
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
Nisa hand sanitiser station

Facing big challenges

Nisa has been adapting to the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak by finding new ways to support its retailers
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PRA welcomes deal

THE Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed the news, reported in SG last month, that Murco has signed a deal to sell its retail business,...

Smart app adds touch of loyalty

ZAPPER, the consumer marketing and insight platform, has launched its new in-app loyalty card, that gives consumers the opportunity to automatically earn rewards. People who...