Fresh look in Elgin
Motorists in Elgin can fill up on more than fuel at the new Spar convenience store and forecourt site at Coxton Park.
Profit on the up at Booker
WHOLESALE and cash & carry giant Booker saw profit before tax rise 16% on turnover that was up 1.9% in the first half of...
Eco focus in Glasgow
New store ‘Neighbourhood’ offers grocery staples ranging from flour and grains to body care and home cleaning products – without plastic packaging
App for slippery customers
THE Marine Conservation Society has released a seafood app which it hopes will help retailers and fish industry buyers to only choose fish from...
Gulf eyes growth through retailing
Certas ready to spend on forecourt stores
‘Impossible’ rate appeals need rethink
COMMERCIAL property specialist Colliers International has called on the Scottish Government to adopt a more flexible system for mid-revaluation business rates appeals.
The firm has...
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...
Competitive times
As reported in last month’s Scottish Grocer, Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill said growth of its KeyStore convenience store brand, effective cost control and sales...
Bringing More to the forecourt
As one of the country’s first KeyStore More retailers, Garry Haigh of Peterhead is heading into 2018 with a new shop and loads of ideas.
A window into stunning sales
Firm says its new media screens offer brands 15% average sales uplift
CONVENIENCE store retailers across the country are reaching shoppers in a whole new...
Social success
COSTCUTTER’s investment in social media training and guidance has become increasingly important over the past few months, according to the fascia
Free to choose
IN February this year fuel supplier Greenergy took over supply to all independently owned Esso forecourts in Scotland, supplying Esso fuel to existing Esso-branded...
The power of partnership
SPECIALIST food broker the JFK Partnership has responsibility for what it sees as five major Scottish brands, Hamlyns of Scotland, Millar, Golden Cross, Nisha’s,...
Agent ready for market boost
BUSINESS agent Cornerstone has begun a major expansion programme to take advantage of what it sees as the improving market.
A new website has been...
Zero hours under election spotlight
What are zero hours contracts?
Zero hours contracts, as the name suggests, are employment contracts that do not guarantee any work to the individual. The...
The forecourt nerve centre
Software promises centralised control
