Why setting targets can boost team performance in your store
For independent retailers, small improvements like increasing sales or improving service add up. Clear, realistic targets motivate staff by providing focus and a sense of achievement without pressure.
Snappy Shopper Summit 2025
ShopMate is excited to be attending the Snappy Shopper Summit 2025 on Tuesday 9th September. This key industry event brings together convenience retailers, suppliers, and tech partners to discuss the future of online grocery and home delivery.
United Wholesale Trade Show
ShopMate is excited to attend the United Wholesale Trade Show 2025 on Thursday 4th September at Newcastle’s Vertu Motors Arena, hosted by UWG.
Supporting the people behind the counter
Retail is at the heart of every community – and so are the people behind it. But running a store can be tough. From money worries to health issues or burnout, life doesn’t always go to plan. That’s where GroceryAid comes in.
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?
