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.
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Delivering solutions that help everyone

Retailers, their customers, and the communities they serve can all benefit from the technology offered by Snappy Shopper.
Mackie's ice creams have increased in popularity across UK and international markets.

Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.

Post office with unexploited retail potential on the market

A busy Post Office and gift shop in the Aberdeen commuter village of aand Co. Positioned on the High Street, it was refitted and refurbished...
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MUP may not be the silver bullet

Licensing specialist Janet Hood reflects on the long-debated minimum unit pricing measure and considers whether it will have the desired affect on the nation’s health.
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Stand and deliver

Audrey Junner, partner at Hill Brown Licensing, offers some insights into the dos and don’ts of alcohol delivery

Working together the way forward

SALES and marketing agencies have a crucial part to play in introducing brands to the convenience sector. According to father- and-son agency, JFK Partnership,...
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Retailers taking systems forward

Retail technology has come a long way in recent years. We asked two specialist EPOS suppliers to explain their particular strengths. ASIF Ashraf is an...

Best in fresh workshops boost sales

FRESH food workshops introduced earlier this year have contributed to an 8% growth in sales for Nisa members, according to the group. The Best in...

Franchise funds are out there

RETAILERS looking to finance a franchise opportunity can often hit roadblocks, but although everything from rising staffing costs to Brexit can breed caution in...

With an eye to the future

Certas continues to grow CERTAS Energy, the firm behind forecourt brand Gulf, is continuing to push forward, expanding its forecourt footprint in Scotland to more...
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Food to Go solutions with Counterline

Counterline is the market leader for the design and manufacture of bespoke foodservice counters and displays
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Making the most of EPOS technology

There are plenty of factors to consider when investing in a new EPOS system, but what are the benefits?
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Software goes into Orbis sites

Fuek software solution provider EdgePetrol has joined forces with Orbis Tech to offer more features for forecourt retailers .
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Counterline display counters chosen for Deli by Shell

Counterline’s retail products are an excellent solution for forecourts and retail spaces. With quality products that are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing, they can be found in most high street retail chains
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Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers