Keeping abreast of immigration rules
From 6 April, new changes to UK right to work checks announced by the Home Office will come into force, but what does it mean for employers?
A social benefit
SCOTLAND’S convenience stores are becoming more and more defined by the term ‘community’. They’re service hubs as well as shops, some include post offices,...
Award profile – Employee of the Year 2014
Winner : Marc McCabe
Manager, Nisa Extra, Perth Road, Dundee.
Employee of the Year Award winner 2014 – in association with British American Tobacco UK.
Winner details
Age:...
Play staff discipline issues by the book
NO-ONE likes having to discipline a member of staff, but disciplinary and dismissal issues are some of the most frequent enquiries we receive at...
SG Profile: Spar Errol
Retailer Rana Ali has carved himself out a slice of countryside life in the village of Errol in Perthshire after seven years at his shop in Carmyle in Glasgow
SG Convenience Conversations: Keeping up with change
For the latest in our Convenience Conversation series, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of retailers, suppliers, wholesalers and EPOS firms to Dundee
Kingsmill says ditch the desk
RETAILERS near picnic sites who provide a food-to-go service could see more sales if giant bread brand Kingsmill has its way.
As part of its...
First class package
Winner: Â Whitburn Post Office and Costcutter
Post Office Retailer of the Year - sponsored by The Post Office
Interview with Teresa Hill, owner.
Winner details
Store trading area: 1,700...
Awards Profile – Employee of the Year 2021
Scottish Grocer caught up with Tanya Wilson, store manager at Spar Eastriggs and winner of Employee of the Year at the 2021 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Speaking up for forecourt retailers
GORDON Balmer, the new chief executive of the Petrol Retailers Association, has taken charge of the organisation at a turbulent time.
SG interview: Duncan Malyon, Camelot
Betting big on new strategy for 2018 – Camelot’s retail director Duncan Malyon sets out vision.
Awards Profile: Post Office Retailer of the Year
Winner: Best-one @ Brownlies, Biggar
Supported by: Post Office .
Heeding the call
Sometimes the best way to find out what’s happening in the world of Scottish convenience retailing is to get out there and see it...
Minimum hits £6.70
Government agrees 3% increase in NMW from October
THE UK’s minimum wage will rise by 3% to £6.70 an hour, for the full adult rate,...
Gala’s little wonder
Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
Awards profile: Post Office Retailer of the Year
Winner: Coylton Convenience Store, Ayrshire
Supported by:Â The Post Office
