Flurry of food to go refits for Nisa retailers

Nisa retailers have been embracing the symbol’s ‘to go’ proposition, through a flurry of store refurbishments at the tail end of 2020
UCC coffee machine

Tech solution for forecourt coffee

UCC rolls out to-go solution with all the mod cons
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Supermarkets pump it up

After years of tax and wholesale price hikes, things were looking better in fuel retailing. But in petrol, things are rarely simple for very...

The big question – referendum on independence in 2014

Wholesalers conference to debate Scottish independence SWA Annual Conference, 14 - 16 June 2013, Crieff Hydro AS Scotland gears up for the referendum on independence in...

Forecast for the forecourts

WHILE much of the focus in 2017 will remain in-store, independent fuel dealers should not lose sight of the forecourt itself, according to Paul...

SRC boss warns on Scots tax rates

RETAIL industry group the Scottish Retail Consortium held its annual reception last month – meeting with MSPs from the new Scottish Parliament and hearing...
Jet forecourt

Promotions a big hit for Jet

Four in five forecourts on board

The right partner can drive growth

NEW Year is a time for reflection – for c-store retailers that could mean considering a change in symbol group partner.
EDGEPoS Self-Checkout

Innovations on their way

Retailers encouraged to use machines for improved efficiency and stronger margins

Pick your partner

It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist. THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...

Beauty spot award winner changes hands

AN award-winning Scottish store, in one of the most picturesque parts of the country, has new owners. Duncan’s Village Store, a previous Scottish Grocer...
Jane Green

Facebook and Twitter – take care out there

It might seem prudent, useful and modern to check a job candidate’s social media activities. But would-be employers have to be careful about just...
Alan Delaney, Maclay Murray & Spens

Westminster plays the shame game

Some big names, including one major high street fashion retailer, were among the latest companies “named and shamed” for failing to pay the national...
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SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.   
Paul Yates of Jet reckons there is demand among consumers for premium fuel.

Ambition will be rewarded

Paul Yates of Jet weighs in on future prospects
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App aims at illegal sites

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) teamed up with anti-modern slavery campaign The Clewer Initiative to launch a new Safe Car Wash app .