In a world of EPOSsibilities
Retailers and manufacturers explain why a good EPOS system is essential to the running of a convenience store.
NOT all EPOS systems are created equal,...
Fresh thinking at wholesale giant
FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker.
Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...
Investment for growth
Edinburgh start-up, ePOS Hybrid is expecting a flood of new investment after what it is calling ‘extraordinary demand’ for its products.
Dealer wins duty battle
Independent dealer Brobot Petroleum has successfully appealed via the First Tier Tax Tribunal against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) imposition of unreasonable conditions, to...
Fascia and franchise offers evolving in convenience
The new year is often a time for reflection and change – even if some resolutions turn out to be more binding than others
SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
Retailers warn on rate poundage increases
SRC says massive shift to business charges as source of local government funding takes no account of trading circumstances and the effect on retail...
Without warning
In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...
Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team
Convenience chain Nisa has enhanced its support for Scottish retailers with two new recruits to its retail development team in Scotland.
Employer obligations to zero-hour workers
The importance of ensuring consistent treatment of employees on different types of contracts has recently been reinforced by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
Christmas orders up
MEMBER-OWNED wholesaler and symbol store group Nisa says it has seen strong Christmas pre-sales with like-for-like volume orders up 5.6% on last year –...
Aldi trial expanded
Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo
Driving margins through live data
WE may live in a material world, but when it comes to forecourt retailing, decisions are increasingly driven by data.
14% of indie forecourts close
INDEPENDENT forecourt businesses are closing at a faster rate in Scotland than the rest of Britain, and as a result, the retailers who remain...
Fuel and shop site for sale
THE Esso (Barrhead) petrol filling station near Glasgow and Paisley is being sold by business agent Christie + Co.
A new 20 year-lease is being...
Competition in a crisis
Competition rules have been relaxed for the grocery sector but, ironically, risks may have increased. The sector in Scotland should also bear in mind the heightened scrutiny expected from the considerably increased presence of the CMA in Edinburgh.
