Retailer Jay Javid, dad Jo Javed, Victoria Lockie and brother Saj Javed at Nisa Local City Store in Hope Street, Glasgow.

Nisa has tools for Scottish expansion

Nisa retail chief Victoria Lockie is confident that the symbol group's proposition for retailers will enable it to achieve ambitious growth targets in Scotland.

Jet turns up the heat

JET’S 60th anniversary activity continues with a consumer promotion running until 7 September. Visitors to Jet forecourts will receive a code voucher to enter online,...
Mahmood Saleem had a Photo-Me Revolution Launderette installed at Ardeer Services in September. The self-service machine offers washing at two price points as well as drying.

Cleaning up at Ardeer Services

When a forecourt turns laundromat

Holiday pay claims carry historical risk

A European Court of Justice ruling and current employment tribunal appeals will decide details on holiday pay that might prove costly for some employers By...

Finding the best way to chill

Test the effect and make your refrigeration choice CHILLED food and drink products are becoming ever more important for c-stores but at the same time...

A fast-changing year for fuel retailers

2016 was a year full of extraordinary events across the globe and the world of petrol retail was no exception, according to the PRA’s...

Take care when choosing a name

By Julie Brown A catchy and memorable brand name is high on the list of priorities for any food and drink manufacturer looking to...

Speaking up for forecourt retailers

GORDON Balmer, the new chief executive of the Petrol Retailers Association, has taken charge of the organisation at a turbulent time.
Concept art for the Costcutter store of the future – the symbol group is committed to investing in technology that will improve retailers’ fortunes, said Dave Morris.

Symbol looks to the future

Costcutter has been rolling out a whole range of new equipment and upgrades across its stores.
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Dress codes and discrimination rules

Ensuring the employee dress code is not discriminatory

Full suite rolled into one app

Increasing demand for technical solutions might be good news for the multiples, with their big budgets and head office staff, but where does it leave the local retailer?
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Rapid delivery is on the rise

Grocery delivery has been growing at breakneck speed in urban areas, according to TWC.
Asda has opened 21 new Express convenience stores in recent weeks.

Convenience in brief | Asda, Aldi and SGF news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Asda, Aldi and the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
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A hero of health and safety

Griphero has won a silver award at a prestigious health and safety awards ceremony .

Problems with provision

Obtaining a licence for the sale of alcohol can be a difficult task for a petrol forecourt, so what are the key points to...
Claire McKee

Good work bringing change this April

Don’t get caught out by employment reforms this spring