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Nine in 10 hit by shop theft

92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...
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Eliminate cash handling

WHEN considering the issue of store security, a review of cash handling and collection is often advised. The Scottish Safer Business Guide, published last month...

Work on AdBlue gets green award

Wetstock management company Fairbanks is recognised for its efforts to reduce the production and release of toxic emissions with the rollout of new dispensers. MINIMISING...
As competition intensifies,many symbol stores are likely to seek something that sets them apart from the c-stores of the supermarket giants. Branded food companies like Subway have been keen to sign up symbol store retailers as franchisees. Specialist retail research company him! found one in three consumers in its survey said a branded food operation would encourage them to visit a store more often.

Symbols set to change?

Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...
Andy Stevens, head of sales, JTI, joined on stage by SWA president Kate Salmon and host Jennifer Reoch of STV, presents the Champion of Champions award to Asim Sarwar and the team from United Wholesale (Scotland).

A whole night of triumph for United

Glasgow-based delivered wholesaler and cash & carry United Wholesale (Scotland) is named the best wholesale business in the country at the prestigious Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards.

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
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Post Office deal will protect your gadget

New policies can cover single or multiple devices .
One Stop offers franchise retailers a store revamp up to the value of £50,000.

Franchise call for retailers

One Stop makes case for retail model

Co-op banks on Falkirk

Falkirk residents are benefiting from increased access to cash, thanks to a new partnership between Co-op and Glasgow-based firm OneBanks
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Gulf is racing ahead

Gulf has put the pedal to the floor when it comes to making the most of its sponsorship of the Woking-based McLaren Formula 1 team.
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Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.
INVERARAY Post Office and Store in Inveraray, in Argyll & Bute, under the ownership of a husband and wife team since 1996, is to be taken over by a buyer from Suffolk, England after being sold through business agent Bruce & Co.

Lifestyle switch for sale

INVERARAY Post Office and Store in Inveraray, in Argyll & Bute, under the ownership of a husband and wife team since 1996, is to...
Katie Lamb

The National Living Wage – the details

Staff costs changed significantly for many convenience retailers in the spring and there’s more to come with the NLW scheduled to reach £9...

Investing in retail

Cornerstone attracting buyers for retail properties .
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Compliance key when paying staff

Keeping on top of the recent changes to minimum wage by Karen Farrell