Should real time be on your time?
Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks.
by Ellen...
CMA report wins a business welcome
SMALL business organisations have welcomed aspects of the Competition and Markets Authority’s Provisional Decision on Remedies that forms the latest stage of its Retail...
Eight Spar stores put up for sale
Wholesaler CJ Lang has appointed Christie & Co to sell eight of its Spar branded stores across Scotland .
Coverage fit for purpose
Forum Insurance talks insurance for retailers
Time to cross the digital divide?
IS the digital revolution boosting or hampering local stores? Can wifi, social media, web-based commerce and more make a positive contribution to a retail...
2014 – a historic turning point?
CHAIRMAN of the Petrol Retailers Association Brian Madderson has suggested that 2014 may come to be viewed as a “watershed year” for the independent...
Forecourt formula
Carronvale Service Station in Larbert is the flagship and test bed forecourt of Certas Energy. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee visited the site and spoke...
Saving energy
SAVING on energy is welcome in any business and chiller firm Adande Refrigeration reckons it’s got a new cabinet that could cut bills
Forecourt has plenty in the tank
IT’S a busy time at Spar Euro Garages Lomondgate, located on the main road from Glasgow to Balloch, as tourists flock to the shores...
Zapper’s view on the future of payments
IN an increasingly competitive market, the need to provide an offer with added value, as well as attracting and retaining customers is only getting more important. That’s the view of mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper.
Human touch is crucial
SOLID software and dependable hardware are important, but retailers should also take the human element into account when choosing an EPOS firm.
WHSmith gets in the fast lane
Retailer rolls out cutting edge refrigeration to cut energy output .
Contactless is more
Costcutter Supermarket Group (CSG) has urged its retailers to embrace technology like contactless payment and self-service tills
Fuel for NHS staff
FUEL supplier Certas Energy has been offering free hot drinks to all NHS and emergency service workers across its forecourt estate
It’s EPOS systems go at MFG
The entire Motor Fuel Group (MFG) estate is now using evoPOS EPOS systems from TLM Technologies.
Expo ends with Awards
Nisa recognises retailers and suppliers.






































