Tag: Best-one

As competition intensifies,many symbol stores are likely to seek something that sets them apart from the c-stores of the supermarket giants. Branded food companies like Subway have been keen to sign up symbol store retailers as franchisees. Specialist retail research company him! found one in three consumers in its survey said a branded food operation would encourage them to visit a store more often.

Symbols set to change?

Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...
Spar offers a variety of packages and credit terms from co-investment in store refurbishment to franchise agreements.

Options widen as symbols progress

Discussions with the Post Office, Subway, Cuisine de France and Costa Coffee Point of sale that signals value with price comparisons to the major multiples Franchise...
The fun day at Best-one, Gibraltar Gardens, Dalkith.

Best-one drives to the heart of the fun

BEST-ONE retailers in Scotland have had visits from the Best-one trailer, complete with a package of goodies designed to provide community fun days. The symbol...

Donation proves Biggar and better

BIG-HEARTED staff and customers at Brownlies Best-one convenience store in Biggar have raised more than ÂŁ1,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Owners Bruce and Donna...

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...

Aiming for the best

BEST-one, the symbol store operation linked to Batleys and Bestway, has launched an online training programme for independent retailers and their staff, which aims...
Fresh cakes in the Scotmid store in Carrick Knowe in the west of Edinburgh. Scotmid is working with a selection of local bakery suppliers to put more fresh cakes into stores across Scotland.

Freshening up with local cakes

Stores tell Claire Amber Young that shoppers are turning on to traditional treats SHOPPERS still want to see well-known biscuit and cake brands but some...