Symbol looks to the future
Costcutter has been rolling out a whole range of new equipment and upgrades across its stores.
Gulf brand nears 100 Scottish sites
2015 was another positive year for the Gulf brand, according to Certas Energy’s retail director Ramsay MacDonald.
The brand recently claimed its 500th site in...
Doubling down at JW Filshill
DOUBLE the size of the business by 2031. In a nutshell, that’s the plan at JW Filshill and recent success for the wholesaler suggests its an ambition worth taking seriously.
Poll reveals support for small business
THE British public wants the next government to protect small business from mistreatment from big business, a poll has revealed.
Commissioned by the Forum of...
Fit for the 21st century?
Adam Matthew, partner with Miller Hendry Solicitors, which has offices in Perth, Crieff and Dundee, says ‘Fit and proper’ raised thorny issues in the...
Seeking food waste help through tech
ONE in five shoppers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, according to new research from training and research charity IGD.
When asked...
Evolution in convenience
Appy Shop sales director James Widdowson talks retail tech
Keeping abreast of immigration rules
From 6 April, new changes to UK right to work checks announced by the Home Office will come into force, but what does it mean for employers?
Brexit – exploring the possibilities
by Michael Dean and Malcolm Gunnyeon
While Brexit uncertainty is the new normal, it flexes and varies week to week. Soon we will be straining...
Symbol solution for forecourts
Shopper First Programme hits the mark, says Costcutter
Gulf is racing ahead
Gulf has put the pedal to the floor when it comes to making the most of its sponsorship of the Woking-based McLaren Formula 1 team.
Preparing for new disclosure changes
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 202, which received royal assent on 14 July, and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 are set to change the criminal record checks regime and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Mark Hamilton summarises the key changes
Legal advice – Don’t pay the price for careless chat
Be very careful who you discuss pricing with. It will soon become easier for authorities to prosecute on price fixing.
By Catriona Munro
COMPETITION in food...
Jet is set for a makeover
New forecourt design will be rolled out across network
Three key appointments for retail industry
There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.
Perfect for pick-up?
THE last 10 years have seen an exponential growth in click and collect services in the UK, much of it through convenience channels.
And...
