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

Appy start to the new year

Online shopping platform Appy Shop enters 2021 with a strong foothold in Scotland’s convenience sector
BP Pulse charge point at Harthill

Harthill’s electric pulse

BP has installed two new EV charging points at a service station site on the M8.
Dentons Counsel Sarah Jackman

Better family leave policies can win over employees

Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Esso garage

Esso added to MFG network

MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.

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...
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Harvest adds more

FUEL firm Harvest Energy has been adding more British filling stations to its list of customers, including the latest outlet to choose the Spar...
Spar and Gulf branded c-store forecourt Crieff Hydro

New year, new EPOS

Henderson Technology has joined forces with another Scottish retailer as it continues to roll out its EdgePos EPOS software solution to forecourts.
MHouse Solutions

Scottish EPOS firm prepares for expansion

MOTHERWELL-BASED EPOS company MHouse Solutions has announced it is taking its systems south of the border. The firm, which already services over 400 stores in...
TLM reckons new technology can help independent stores take on the multiples.

Lead the way with new tech

Digital solutions for independents

Unpaid trial periods risk breach of rules

The use of unpaid workers during trial periods and training has gained national attention – what is the legal status of these work periods?

Own label bouys up supermarkets

PREMIUM own-label products bucked the supermarket trend ahead of the 2016 festive season, recording a 13% year-on-year increase in sales against continued slow growth...
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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Back in the race

Convenience has been growing but some operators had to hold off on intended developments while finance was scarce. But now projects are taking off. IT’S...

Employee activity on social media

Dentons experts offer some employer dos and don’ts
UK fuel sales

Slow recovery for fuel sales

Fuel sales in the UK continue to sit well below normal levels, but volumes are starting to creep up.