New boss delivered to P&H
Delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has appointed Tony Reed as its new chief executive.
The firm said Reed is highly experienced in the retail sector.
The...
Fresh thinking at wholesale giant
FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker.
Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...
Learning from the very best
The Scottish Wholesale Association is looking for ambitious individuals currently working in the key areas of buying, sales and management to participate in its...
Growth predicted for wholesale sector
SALES for UK grocery wholesalers rose 0.3% in 2015 to £30 bn, in spite of continued price deflation in retail, according to IGD.
The research...
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...
Don’t fall for the invoice scams
Invoice fraud costs small and medium sized businesses in the United Kingdom more than £9bn each year, and it’s on the rise. Can you avoid...
Jet and Spar head up forecourt event
The next in the series of Retail’s Best Forecourt & Convenience Partners, a networking event founded by convenience store and forecourt site operator Moiz...
Tankers put on the ribbon for charity
Fuel brand Jet has joined forces with the charity Children with Cancer UK to support efforts to determine the causes, find cures and provide...
Linking up for an ideal combination
Paul Cornwell, refrigeration solutions specialist at Daikin UK considers energy integration
In Scotland there are more than 5,500 convenience stores providing chilled and frozen food...
Shopping in rhythm
A good shopping experience is about more than range, reckons Andy Hill, CEO at Virtual Jukebox. As c-store retailers seek to provide their customers...
Make some noise
Fuel supplier urges forecourt industry to recognise the “remarkable turnaround”
due to retailers
It's a very exciting time for petrol retailers as changing consumer behaviour means...
The power to react
With the right EPOS system, retailers can react quickly to information from customers and give an improved level of service. But not all systems...
Smart app adds touch of loyalty
ZAPPER, the consumer marketing and insight platform, has launched its new in-app loyalty card, that gives consumers the opportunity to automatically earn rewards.
People who...
Sparklers fizz in name clash
Defending trade marks from infringement is important for businesses seeking to protect their brands. Cristal Champagne recently went to lengths to do just that.
by...
New dawn for Ardeer
Following a massive investment by owner Mahmood Saleem, Ardeer Services in Stevenston has quadrupled in size, adding a second floor, Subway, ice-cream counter and...
Problems with provision
Obtaining a licence for the sale of alcohol can be a difficult task for a petrol forecourt, so what are the key points to...
