Change is afoot in symbol sector

Mergers, acquisitions and the collapse of P&H have made their mark on the fascia landscape
Jisp online

Browser treatment for Jisp retail app

Jisp has launched an online version of its retail app aimed at the independent retail channel.
PayPoint terminal

PayPoint is on the front foot

PAYPOINT has been celebrating a milestone, with its PayPoint One platform now live in over 16,000 stores across the UK.
Asda petrol filling station

Multiples under fire on margins

Consumer group critical of large multiple fuel retailers taking high margins during lockdown

Operating on a higher level

Retailers should think of their EPOS as the “operating system” of their convenience store, according to Faisal Sattar, managing director of MHouse
Rupert Turner

Jetting into a new role

Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.
Nisa is teaming up with Just Eat so that retailers can offer an online delivery service.

Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.

DRS takes a step forward

Consultancy appointed for the UK's deposit return scheme roll-out.

Work disciplinary consistency counts

Inconsistency of treatment is a common complaint from employees and can have legal consequences when it comes to a dismissal for misconduct – as...
Alison Weatherhead & Sarah Ingles Carlyle

Keeping abreast of immigration rules

From 6 April, new changes to UK right to work checks announced by the Home Office will come into force, but what does it mean for employers?

Consumer demand leads to key trademark rulings

Trademark applications on the rise in the food and drink sector, according to Alison Bryce of Dentons
Tim Hulme CEO of BII and BIIAB: “Failure to meet the deadline would have disastrous consequences for individuals and businesses.”

Time to act now – Training focus

THE Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has now officially launched two revised and one new alcohol licensing qualifications aimed at personal licence holders and their...
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Groups take the show on the road

THE period ahead of Christmas has often seen wholesalers and suppliers work together on trade shows bringing independent and symbol retailers to a one-stop...

Gulf brand nears 100 Scottish sites

2015 was another positive year for the Gulf brand, according to Certas Energy’s retail director Ramsay MacDonald. The brand recently claimed its 500th site 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...

Feeling fine in Paisley

Preparing for high footfall FUTURE proofing is the name of the game at Hawkhead Road Garage in Paisley where forecourt operator The Fine Fuel Company...