Electric vehicles motoring ahead

MORE battery electric vehicles were registered in 2021 than 2016-2020 combined – in a year that saw alternate fuels markedly grow their share of the new car market.

Better ways to take on young workers?

For several years youth unemployment has been higher than that of other age-groups in the working-age population. Investors in Young People aims to address...
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Collaboration will do nicely, thank you

American Express-commissioned survey finds small businesses working together locally can add £30,000 to annual sales and save on costs INDEPENDENT retailers and small merchants that...
The impressive main run of chillers at the Vertex-refitted Shalamar Premier store in Paisley. As part of what was a major project, new chillers for soft drinks, dairy, chilled food and fresh produce were installed. The shop also has a five-door freezer run as well as extensive open-deck chillers in the alcohol area.

The bigger chills

Planning your refrigeration properly, having the best chillers and freezers, and maintaining your system well can slash energy costs and transform the look of...

Sweet year is the best yet

THE best year to date is how confectionery wholesaler Hancocks summed up 2014. Chief executive officer Mark Watson said: “Last year was perhaps Hancocks’ best...

Pushing forward in convenience

Chris Gallacher says UWS has big plans for 2019, with plenty of support for independents .
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Westminster plays the shame game

Some big names, including one major high street fashion retailer, were among the latest companies “named and shamed” for failing to pay the national...

Beauty spot award winner changes hands

AN award-winning Scottish store, in one of the most picturesque parts of the country, has new owners. Duncan’s Village Store, a previous Scottish Grocer...
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Retail rents down but more stable than 2013

Commercial property agent sees more areas reporting steady rent values. But Scotland’s retail performance is mixed and issues remain, says Colliers. THE years since the...
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No time to sit still at Silicon Glen station

11 years ago Polbeth Service Station joined Spar. The constantly improving owners have refitted, tweaked and renewed the store several times since then. DRIVERS in...
Andy Stevens, head of sales, JTI, joined on stage by SWA president Kate Salmon and host Jennifer Reoch of STV, presents the Champion of Champions award to Asim Sarwar and the team from United Wholesale (Scotland).

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.
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Symbol solution for forecourts

Shopper First Programme hits the mark, says Costcutter
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Zero hours could face regulation countdown

Contracts that pay workers only when required can be useful for employer and employee. But fears of exploitation mean they are under scrutiny. WITH the...
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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...
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PO and DHL are perfect package

The Post Office is partnering with DHL Express to provide customers with a click-and-collect service.
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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...