Shop thefts fall says report
THE cost of shop theft to the convenience sector has dropped from £44m to £35m in the past year, according to the latest figures...
Holiday pay claims carry historical risk
A European Court of Justice ruling and current employment tribunal appeals will decide details on holiday pay that might prove costly for some employers
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Appy start to the new year
Online shopping platform Appy Shop enters 2021 with a strong foothold in Scotland’s convenience sector
Online shop? Be ready to go the distance
Are you thinking of taking orders online or running an eBay shop on the side? Be aware of the rules on distance selling.
DELIVERING goods...
Jet is set for a makeover
New forecourt design will be rolled out across network
Post Office deal will protect your gadget
New policies can cover single or multiple devices .
Today’s adds craft to guides range
THE booming craft beer sector is the subject of the latest retailer advisory guide from Today’s Group, the wholesale grouping that includes several member...
Gulf brand nears 100 Scottish sites
2015 was another positive year for the Gulf brand, according to Certas Energy’s retail director Ramsay MacDonald.
The brand recently claimed its 500th site in...
Campaign shines light on new law
Crimestoppers has been throwing its weight behind the new Protection of Workers Act by reaching out to retailers and consumers in a bid to raise awareness of the new law.
Changing habits to create growth
GLASGOW independent food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill is predicting it will return to sales growth within three years because of changing shopping habits...
Speedy coffee
Drinks on-the-go a hot prospect for forecourts
Tapping into social can drive footfall
Convenience retailers share their tips on how to make the most of social media for your store .
Public says government should help small firms
MOST British citizens want policy to promote ethical practices among big businesses to be prioritised by the next government. They also say the next...
Two more for Jet’s portfolio
Highland sites join Jet’s network
Bringing More to the forecourt
As one of the country’s first KeyStore More retailers, Garry Haigh of Peterhead is heading into 2018 with a new shop and loads of ideas.
The new shop hybrids – Retailers diversifying income sources
BUSINESS agent Bruce & Co reckons there’s a distinct trend to developing and selling independent hybrid retail outlets that draw business from more than...
