Cluck and collect eggs

A forecourt in Dumfries has introduced a collection service with a difference – an egg vending machine. Jet Border Cars reckons it’s the first forecourt...
Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks.

Should real time be on your time?

Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks. by Ellen...
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Getting a grip on illnesses

Drivers are being urged to wear gloves when refuelling to avoid getting – or passing on – flu, Covid and other serious illnesses found on forecourt pump handles.

Forecourt has plenty in the tank

IT’S a busy time at Spar Euro Garages Lomondgate, located on the main road from Glasgow to Balloch, as tourists flock to the shores...
BP is joining forces with the Retail Trust in a wellbeing initiative.

Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.

Eight Spar stores put up for sale

Wholesaler CJ Lang has appointed Christie & Co to sell eight of its Spar branded stores across Scotland .

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...

Van insurance price rises on the way?

A price hike in business motor vehicle insurance may be on the cards, according to the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB). It predicts that...
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MFG adds talent to the team

THE UK’s largest independent forecourt operator has appointed a new commercial director
EG Group’s new Spar forecourt store in Peterhead.

Filling up in Peterhead

SPAR has teamed up with EG Group once again to bring a new convenience store and forecourt site to Peterhead.

Shop vacancies static at 13%

AFTER March retail vacancy results described as the best since 2010 the situation held steady in April. Property market analysis firm the Local Data Company’s...
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A solid outlook for forecourt retailing

Petrol Retailers Association chief executive Brian Madderson talks filling station numbers, fuel price flux and signs of stability for the sector’s future .
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.

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...
Bhas Kalangi and Andrew Gibbon of start-up ePOS Hybrid

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.
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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...