Digital developments can boost margins
JW Filshill has been investing time and resources into digital development as it takes a data driven approach across the business
C-stores will stay solid despite risks
Steady as she goes seems to be the trend for Scotland’s convenience sector in 2019, according to commercial property firm Christie & Co .
The dangers of employing family
Mixing family and business is a long tradition in the grocery sector, but as many will have experienced, it is not always plain sailing
Forecourts of the future
Certas Energy’s Ramsay MacDonald looks ahead to electric possibilities on the horizon
There’s still time to fight
Property firm urges retailers to consider an appeal
SCOTTISH retailers could have their rates bill cut for the next five years, but only if they...
MFG is charging ahead
ELECTRIC charge-point provisions at Scottish forecourts are poised for a boost in numbers thanks to a new deal between ChargePoint Services and Motor Fuel Group.
Training the key to retaining?
Symbol group launches learning academy as one in three retailers say retaining staff a significant challenge
It has been said that around 25% of new...
Thousands of EV points to roll out
Shell announces 50,000 charge point commitment as it strengthens its partnership with Waitrose
Fuel supplier offers support for retailers
Certas Energy has launched a new online resource for forecourt retailers, offering free access to personal wellbeing tools, learning courses and a number of discounts
Protect staff from abusive shoppers
It is not uncommon for retail workers to experience abusive behaviour from customers, and there is growing pressure on employers to be proactive in preventing such behaviour.
SRC boss warns on Scots tax rates
RETAIL industry group the Scottish Retail Consortium held its annual reception last month – meeting with MSPs from the new Scottish Parliament and hearing...
Make sure the deal works
ON the face of it, it looks as if just about every retailer could benefit from symbol/fascia membership. You and your fellow symbol members...
Choices and confusion
Homecare has had a challenging year with volume flat to declining and value eroding, according to Nik Ganich, brand manager for home care at...
Best in fresh workshops boost sales
FRESH food workshops introduced earlier this year have contributed to an 8% growth in sales for Nisa members, according to the group.
The Best in...
A hero of health and safety
Griphero has won a silver award at a prestigious health and safety awards ceremony .
United depot to double in size
• Drinks to be added to Glasgow south side unit
• Edinburgh depot planned for 2014
• Former Today’s chief joins board
GLASGOW-based wholesaler United Wholesale (Scotland) is to double...
