Snappy Shopper Summit 2025
We’re pleased to share that ShopMate will be attending the Snappy Shopper Summit 2025 on Tuesday 9th September. The event, organised by Snappy Shopper, brings together convenience retailers, suppliers, and technology partners to explore the future of online grocery and home delivery. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see how retailers can connect with more customers, […]
United Wholesale Trade Show
ShopMate is excited to be attending the United Wholesale Trade Show 2025, taking place on Thursday 4th September at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. Hosted by United Wholesale Grocers (UWG), the show is one of the highlights of the year for independent retailers. It brings together over 100 leading suppliers, giving store owners the […]
Supporting the people behind the counter
How GroceryAid Helps Retailers Retail is at the heart of every community – and so are the people who keep it going. But running a store isn’t always easy. From financial struggles to health issues, bereavement to burnout, life can throw up challenges for anyone. That’s where GroceryAid comes in. GroceryAid is the industry’s very […]
ShopMate at Parfest 2025
Parfest is all about supporting retailers — and that’s what ShopMate is here for too. Whether you’re already using ShopMate or just curious about what we offer, it’s a great chance to meet our team, ask questions, and see how we can help your store run smoothly.
Making Payments Simple
We created ShopMate Pay, a payment solution built specifically for independent retailers who want a seamless, reliable, and affordable way to handle transactions.
New ShopMate 360
ShopMate is proud to introduce ShopMate 360, a streamlined and affordable EPoS system designed for retailers who need a straightforward way to manage store operations without unnecessary complexity.
ShopMate addresses Scottish Parliament
Brian Eagle-Brown addressed representatives of the Scottish Parliament at an event hosted by The SGF regarding the impact of rising National Insurance Contributions and the increasing cost of employment.
Attract more customers
ShopMate interviewed Alison Pike , a specialist in social media for small businesses, who shared some easy first steps with us that you can implement in 15 minutes.
Disposable Vape Ban
The UK government has announced a plan to ban disposable vapes starting on 1 June 2025 – With the ban taking effect in less than a year, what do store owners need to do now?
Minimum Unit Pricing Update
The Scottish Government has recently updated its Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) regulations on alcohol, which impacts all businesses selling alcoholic drinks.
