‘No egos, no politics’

As he prepares to retire, Phillips 66’s Pete George reflects on what makes the company work. PETE George, managing director of Phillips 66 UK and...

Fit for forecourts with Forum Insurance

Forum Insurance aims to ensure forecourt retailers have protected themselves against all manner of issues as they continue to face challenges in the sector.

Delivering for the big day

Morrisons spread some Christmas cheer through its delivery service over the festive period
The Fed national president Muntazir Dipoti.

The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action

The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.

Pull no punches on violent conduct

Jobs can bring stress but physical violence is not acceptable workplace behaviour, says  Jo Bostock, business adviser at the Forum of Private Business. AS an...
The new shop hybrids

The new shop hybrids – Retailers diversifying income sources

BUSINESS agent Bruce & Co reckons there’s a distinct trend to developing and selling independent hybrid retail outlets that draw business from more than...
The Glasgow depot has reopened with social distancing measures in place.

Sweet return for wholesaler

CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has reopened its Glasgow depot in accordance with social distancing guidelines
Alison Bryce

Prepare for GDPR with a data review

Alison Bryce, a partner at Dentons, looks at how the European Union’s sweeping new data protection laws will affect Scotland’s retailers
Karen Farrell

New leave rights for unpaid carers

Employees who are also unpaid carers will be entitled to an additional five days’ unpaid leave.

Forecourt formula

Carronvale Service Station in Larbert is the flagship and test bed forecourt of Certas Energy. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee visited the site and spoke...
Irn-Bru branded delivery trucks have been carrying “Give Your Litter A Lift” stickers in support of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s anti-roadside litter campaign.

Taking it with you

AG Barr sticks it to litter bugs through campaign

Major milestone for Nisa delivery

Snappy Shopper retailers hit five million pound mark NISA retailers have hit a major milestone in their partnership with Snappy Shopper, having made more than...
Allwyn will be taking over the running of The National Lottery on 1 February 2024.

Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks

Allwyn, the incoming operator of The National Lottery, is urging c-store owners to visit its online retailer portal as soon as possible so that their is no interruption to the service.
There are both challenges and opportunities ahead for forecourt businesses. But those that succeed will be those who have understood the market and who have worked to supply the range and services their different customers demand, argues Palmer & Harvey.

Forecourts have to grasp the market

FORECOURT sites with convenience stores have a major opportunity to achieve commercial success in the coming years but only if their operators know the...
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Women no fuel fools

WHO are more likely to cause a mini crisis on your forecourt by filling up with the wrong type of fuel, men or women? Well,...

Youth and experience

Suresite bolsters team with a young apprentice