Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks
Allwyn, the incoming operator of The National Lottery, is urging c-store owners to visit its online retailer portal as soon as possible so that their is no interruption to the service.
Breaking contact
For the majority of convenience shoppers it seems that cash is still king, but that could be changing faster than many realise. And with...
BP extends its M&S food deal
MARKS & Spencer and BP have extended their convenience partnership, with a new deal set to run until 2030.
Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge
Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.
When shops want to call time at the pub
There’s no shortage of former pubs looking for a new use. If you want to replace a bar with a convenience store what do...
Where, when, and how to allow vaping
Sales of electronic cigarettes are booming and use of e-cigs is not, at present, officially regulated. Should employees be allowed to use e-cigs on...
Automatic unfair is one to be aware of
Facing an unfair dismissal claim can be a daunting prospect for an employer, but an allegation of ‘automatically unfair dismissal’ adds a further dimension to such cases, as specialist Fiona Gorry explains
Strengthen supply
THOUGH a crucial activity, stock replenishment in independent retail largely remains time consuming, inefficient and inaccurate.
That’s the judgement of Anx Patel, founder and...
Petrol ban ‘unrealistic’
The Petrol Retailers Association has slammed UK Government plans to ban the sale of new cars and vans that are not fully emission free by 2040.
Saving energy
SAVING on energy is welcome in any business and chiller firm Adande Refrigeration reckons it’s got a new cabinet that could cut bills
PayPoint revenue drops
PAYPOINT, the payment services firm which also has a share of the Collect+ parcel service that features in many c-stores, saw its UK revenue...
The end of an era at PRA
Long serving chairman Brian Madderson is set to step down at the end of this year
United for the future in retail
It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
A whole night of triumph for United
Glasgow-based delivered wholesaler and cash & carry United Wholesale (Scotland) is named the best wholesale business in the country at the prestigious Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards.
The early bird gets the licensing worm
With 2019 now upon us, the first batch of personal licence renewals will be due by September. The Scottish Government has advised personal licence holders to submit their renewal application by 31 May 2019, but licensing specialist Janet Hood has suggested retailers apply even earlier than that
Time to act is fast approaching
ENVIPCO has been working with Scottish retailers for a number of years now – but the real busy period is coming soon as the deposit return live date approaches.
