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.
InPost streamlines postage with new Send service
Postal services firm InPost aims to streamline and simplify the process of sending packages with its new in-app feature Send.
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
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.
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.
Westmorland Group choose Forecourt Eye for forecourts
Forecourt Eye has announced its new partnership with the Westmorland Group to provide its digital debt recovery services across the group's locations.
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.
Gander integrates with ShopMate EPOS
Food waste reduction service Gander has partnered up with EPOS provider ShopMate to allow retailers to make use of the service through the retail system.
Morrisons Daily appoints Henderson Tech
Morrisons Daily has signed up to a five year deal with technology firm Henderson Technology to provide its EDGEPoS system to its stores across the UK.
Jisp enhances its Scan & Save loyalty scheme
Jisp has rolled out a new barcode scanning software across its Scan & Save feature, in a bid to offer consumers a more seamless experience when using the app.
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.
VARS Technology awarded DVLA access to combat drive-offs
VARS Technology has received special accreditation that will allow it to perform digital requests to the DVLA records to aid in the recovery of fuel costs following drive offs.
Jisp trials in-store NPD service
Retail tech firm Jisp has unveiled a new NPD service as part of its app offering, allowing brands to directly receive data on how new products perform.
Utilising feedback to build tech offer
MHouse uses its feedback to build its tech offering and its sales
*Shopt kicks off Refer a Friend scheme
Retailer rewards app *shopt has kicked off its new 'Refer a Friend' scheme, offering current users the chance to earn up to £1,000 to spend in the app.
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.
