Convenience in Brief | Jisp, PO and BFFF news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about shopper habits during recent months.
Visu.ai technology tackles crime across store
Tech-savvy retailer Girish Jeeva is urging other convenience store operators to install the anti-theft package offered by Visu.ai after the firm's AI-powered systems revealed stealing by a member of staff.
Violence against forecourt retailers soars since Iran war
Reports of abusive behaviour against forecourt staff has more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to VARS Technology.
Jisp announces record engagement with Scan & Win
Retail tech firm Jisp has announced a record level of engagement from shoppers on its Scan & Win platform following on from a six-week promotion period.
MHouse ties up with Volumatic to streamline the process
EPOS software solution firm MHouse has tied up with cash handling services firm Volumatic to help streamline cash processing across Scottish stores.
VARS marks theft prevention milestone
Forecourt protection services firm VARS Technology has hit a landmark 1million incidents of reporting blacklisted vehicles, preventing losses at the pumps.
Creating an always-on connection between brands and independent retailers
Building strong connections between brands and independent retailers is crucial to the success and continued growth of the convenience channel. Human interactions can forge strong relationships, but geographical or financial constraints from brands can mean that the interactions are less frequent, if at all.
Utilising feedback to build tech offer
MHouse uses its feedback to build its tech offering and its sales
Scotmid unveils a digital transformation
Scotmid Co-op has unveiled new plans to introduce a digital transformation across its estate of stores, to improve workflow through new retail technology.
Facewatch highlights repeat offender problem
Prolific repeat offenders entered UK shops almost 300,000 times in the first six months of 2026, according to worrying statistics from retail crime-busting tech firm Facewatch.
Parfetts and Filshill introduce Wholepal AI system
Wholesalers Parfetts and JW Filshill have both signed up to AI-powered platform Wholepal, aiming to streamline a core part of the supply chain.
MHouse unveils rebrand and upgraded product suite at NCS 2025
MHouse has unveiled its new brand identity and upgraded suite of products with the ambition to help ensure retailers are suitably-equipped for modern demands.
Henderson Technology reaches installation milestone
In-store tech firm Henderson Technology has marked a new milestone across the UK with the installation of its 1,000th digital media screen.
Snappy Shopper secures its place in Sunday Times Fast 50
Home delivery service Snappy Shopper has surpassed 20million orders on its app as it is listed in the Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50.
Expert advice on ePOS system investment
MHouse chief operating officer Faisal Sattar explains why it is important for convenience retailers to choose the right ePOS system.
Jisp marks three years of Scan & Save
Retail tech firm Jisp has marked three years of its Scan & Save app with retailer testimonies praising the money saving service.























