Forecourts

Don’t lose it – Tools for fuel management

WITH fuel prices rising and margins under pressure from every angle it’s essential not to lose stock. Wetstock management specialists provide petrol dealers with...
Modern EPOS systems such as this Mhouse till can make a difference in store.

Plenty of avenues worth investigating

New tech can take a store to the next level

Interest-free deal makes the news

HUNDREDS of convenience stores and newsagents have taken advantage of the two-year interest-free Menzies Reposs EPOS deal, paying weekly on their news bill, says...
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Filshill profit up in tough market

PRODUCTIVITY and efficiency improvements helped Glasgow-based independent wholesaler, and owner of the KeyStore convenience store brand, JW Filshill maintain gross profit and increase pre-tax...
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Self serving focus brings in margin

Nisa showcases new developments for symbol retailers at its annual exhibition in the spring .

Blakemore renews BP contract

BLAKEMORE Wholesale Distribution has announced a new two-year contract to supply 320 BP sites across the UK. The contract commenced in November and follows a...

Omicron gone at the pump

HAND hygiene brand GripHero has been calling on forecourt retailers to protect their customers from the Omicron variant by installing the brand’s hand protection dispenser.
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Ramifications of disruptive weather

Mark Hamilton looks at the ramifications of weather warnings and whether there is an obligation to pay those who did not turn up for work
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Stores alive with sound of music

New customer research has revealed that stores playing music are more likely to be recommended by customers than those that don’t.

Opening channels

IT’S time for wholesalers to harness technology to address the changing face of local and convenience retailing and Batleys is determined to embrace the...
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Tech solution for forecourt coffee

UCC rolls out to-go solution with all the mod cons

Five more years for partnership

Contract renewed between coffee and fuel brands. ON-THE-GO coffee brand Costa Express has renewed its UK contract with Shell for a further five years. The signing...
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Social success

COSTCUTTER’s investment in social media training and guidance has become increasingly important over the past few months, according to the fascia
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Nisa and easy orders

NISA has developed a new mobile app offering its members a new way to place orders

Pushing forward at UWG

IT’S full steam ahead at United Wholesale Grocers (UWG), with the Glasgow-based wholesaler continuing to develop its fascia offer, while continually pushing to improve customer service.

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...