Turn and face the change
Swadling hails forecourt retailers’ adaptability with shift to a convenience focus paying off
FEW sectors are affected by so many variables as forecourt retailing, exposed as...
Over 100 years of experience
GERMAN manufacturing firm Sielaff patented its first vending machine in 1887, so it has a fair bit of experience to draw on.
Delivering success for convenience
Snappy Shopper was founded in 2016 by former retailer Scott Campbell, local businessman Valy Ossman and Mike Calalchan, a developer from Scottish web design firm MTC Media
Money isn’t just for new store projects
by Adrian Foster
SECURING finance in the retail sector has been perceived to be challenging over the last few years, but we have certainly seen...
Conciliation process to cut tribunal risks
New rules which take effect this month means that many disputes that previously would have gone to an employment tribunal will now have to...
Better outlook for UK petrol retailing?
AFTER a very long period of tough trading circumstances for fuel retailers there have been signs that some things might be better than before,...
Aldi trial expanded
Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo
Feeling fine in Paisley
Preparing for high footfall
FUTURE proofing is the name of the game at Hawkhead Road Garage in Paisley where forecourt operator The Fine Fuel Company...
Jet finds Scottish diamonds
SIX months into the brand’s 60th anniversary year, the team behind Jet reckons there’s plenty in Scotland to shout about.
It says there’s a healthy...
Henderson Technology marks its 10th year
EPOS provider Henderson Technology has marked a major milestone by completing its 600th installation.
What’s the story in Tobermory?
Post Office says island opportunity awaits an established retailer or a new talent as Mull joins post office sites available under transformation scheme.
RECENT research...
Snap your way to a healthy diet
Foodvisor is an artificial intelligence (AI) app that provides a nutritional report based on a picture of your plate of food .
Testing times for fuel fraudsters
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has unveiled new roadside fuel-testing equipment to tackle the trade in illicit diesel.
The hi-tech equipment has been introduced to...
Have your say on crime
The ACS is calling on retailers to provide information from the last 12 months for its 2020 Crime Survey
Strategic gains says Spar
FOOD and drink to go brand partners and even sit-in licensed trade operations were highlighted by Spar UK managing director Debbie Robinson at the...
Employment law set for changes
We now have a new UK government, the first single-party government for five years. In terms of employment regulations what could be in store?
What...
