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...
Taking it with you
AG Barr sticks it to litter bugs through campaign
Contract a big deal for EPOS firm
Multiple forecourt operator Euro Garages has reached a new agreement with EPOS supplier HTEC covering over 300 filling stations
Paypoint links up to offer cash
Paypoint and Link have begun the process of installing no-fee cash machines in areas which have lost their free access to cash
Slow recovery for fuel sales
Fuel sales in the UK continue to sit well below normal levels, but volumes are starting to creep up.
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
Simpler pick ups
THE Post Office has introduced a new verificaiton app allowing customers to prove their identity without carrying documents.
Electric vehicles motoring ahead
MORE battery electric vehicles were registered in 2021 than 2016-2020 combined – in a year that saw alternate fuels markedly grow their share of the new car market.
Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers
New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
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.
Local buyer takes store in Scottish Borders
RESTON Country Store, in Reston in the Scottish Borders, has been sold through business agent Bruce & Co. The agent said the store and...
Fighting to keep up
It seems that the law affecting licensed retailers is constantly evolving, making it difficult for even the most diligent of operators to keep up....
EU workers rights in the age of Brexit
As uncertainty over Brexit continues, Rhona Azir and Claire McKee of Dentons look at the rights of EU nationals working in the UK and how Scottish retailers can avoid discriminating in their business
Staying mindful of discrimination law
Employers must keep in mind that, despite Brexit, employment tribunals must still interpret equality legislation in line with European Union law.
Symbol living – Changing times in fuel supply sector
FORECOURT operators could be suggesting their fuel customers put a Nisa, a Best-one, a Premier, or a Spar in their tanks as some of...
Wintertime woes
Winter can be a difficult time for retailers, with bad weather impacting on the roads and the forecourts. But recent months have seen yet...
