Site for sore eyes

Located next to picturesque fields and hills on the outskirts of Alloa, the Auld Brig Service Station offers a welcoming pit stop for travellers....
Jet’s contemporary new look.

Jetting into the future

FUEL brand Jet has unveiled a new-look prototype forecourt in response to dealer and consumer feedback.
Excellent cases and doors are very important to efficient refrigeration but it’s also vital to ensure that condensing units are up to the task, says Hubbard Products.

Digital progress

Many c-store owners are keen to improve the energy efficiency of their refrigeration equipment. The cabinets on show to the consumer are important, but...

Certas broadens Scottish network

Certas Energy has strengthened its forecourt network with the acquisition of two sites in Forfar and Nairn, previously owned by The Co-operative. Both are now...
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Could retailers turn footage into footfall?

CCTV has a long track record in security and crime prevention. But by failing to use the cameras to gain valuable insights into the...

Tailoring a service for convenience

There is no shortage of delivery options for retailers at the moment, with  tech firms and entrepreneurs responding to the surge in demand for home delivery last year

Families snap up meal deals

Thousands of families have benefitted from a cash-saving campaign run by grocery delivery app Snappy Shopper.

Solution for the forecourt

TRDP adds fuel integration to EPOS
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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.
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
Amanda Jones

#MeToo highlights in-work harassment

With harassment firmly in the public eye and staff empowered to complain, it is important for retailers to have solid policies to create a safe work environment in their stores.
Dean Michael

Competition in a crisis

Competition rules have been relaxed for the grocery sector but, ironically, risks may have increased. The sector in Scotland should also bear in mind the heightened scrutiny expected from the considerably increased presence of the CMA in Edinburgh.
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Retail rents down but more stable than 2013

Commercial property agent sees more areas reporting steady rent values. But Scotland’s retail performance is mixed and issues remain, says Colliers. THE years since the...

One Stop to take up the Slack

ONE Stop Franchise has launched a new messaging app for all of its franchisees. Launched on June 1, the app, called ‘Slack’, has been introduced...

Best for Certas

BESTWAY Wholesale has signed an agreement with fuel supplier Certas Energy to be a preferred retail partner across its independent, Gulf and Pace branded...
Gulf forecourt

Ambitious start to a new decade

Certas Energy has been overhauling its offer with hopes of further expansion for Gulf in Scotland