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Activ series opens new online door

COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group, the firm that handles symbol groups Costcutter, Kwiksave and Mace and works in association with wholesaler P&H and buying group...
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Time to change fascia?

Following a 2017 which saw consolidation on a huge scale is now the time to change?
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A strong format is key to success

Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
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A solid outlook for forecourt retailing

Petrol Retailers Association chief executive Brian Madderson talks filling station numbers, fuel price flux and signs of stability for the sector’s future .

Seeing the future again

RETAILER-owned symbol group Nisa reckons the latest collection of store styles in its Store of the Future 2 format are proving fruitful for...
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Distress purchases driving performance

Make room for home essentials, says Little Things boss
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MFG adds talent to the team

THE UK’s largest independent forecourt operator has appointed a new commercial director

Evolution in convenience

Appy Shop sales director James Widdowson talks retail tech

RVM solutions for convenience

DEPOSIT return is coming. The scheme may have suffered from delays, but the Scottish Government is wedded to the policy so, like it or not, retailers would do well to prepare.
More and more shoppers are using Jisp's Scan & Save app.

Convenience in Brief | Jisp, PO and BFFF news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about shopper habits during recent months.
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Multi-site supermarket water: efficient payment options

In the supermarket industry, efficiency is key. Even the largest supermarket brands are working within tight profit margins. Castle Water specialises in multi-premise water management, which could be the ideal way for you to gain back precious admin hours as well as save money on your final water bill.
Alan Delaney

Time to look at your holiday pay system

Pay for holiday periods is in the spotlight following rulings by the Employment Appeal Tribunal that overtime should figure in the calculation of...
Claire McKee

Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal

When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .
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High demand for freeholds

DEMAND for retail properties in Scotland was high in 2019, resulting in some strong sales – particularly in the petrol filling station sector.
Laura Morrison is a managing practice development lawyer in the People, Reward and Mobility practice at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.

Best practice for ‘firing and rehiring’

Legal expert Laura Morrison, from Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland, explains why employers should check out the Draft Code on 'firing and rehiring'.
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City depot aims for a top three spot

WHOLESALE giant Bestway group has officially opened its new depot just south of the River Clyde in Glasgow’s Kilbirnie Street. The new unit becomes the...