CrimeStoppers shopworker poster

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.

Better ways to take on young workers?

For several years youth unemployment has been higher than that of other age-groups in the working-age population. Investors in Young People aims to address...
Scottish Wholesale Achievers

United makes it a year to remember

Glasgow-based wholesaler takes champion title to top up its Achievers trophy trio UNITED Wholesale (Scotland), the Glasgow-based delivered wholesaler and cash & carry, was...

Don’t suffer a dressing down

Dress codes are a common feature of many workplaces, but recently firms have hit headlines as their idea of appropriate corporate wear clashed with...
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 .
Costcutter

Social success

COSTCUTTER’s investment in social media training and guidance has become increasingly important over the past few months, according to the fascia
jet-nisa-ardeer-services

A strong format is key to success

Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .

Enhanced Capital Allowance

WHAT is the ECA? It’s explained on the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) website www.gov.uk/decc The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme enables businesses to...

WHSmith gets in the fast lane

Retailer rolls out cutting edge refrigeration to cut energy output .

Certas solutions for independents

Retail director Richard Billington sets out the Gulf case for independent forecourt retailers in Scotland

Gender pay law must be taken seriously

The risk of reputational damage means retailers have to take the exercise seriously.
nisa-self-serve-to-go

Self serving focus brings in margin

Nisa showcases new developments for symbol retailers at its annual exhibition in the spring .

Maximise fuel food

Food to go is increasingly important for forecourts. In this article Stuart Cufflin, transport and retail contracts manager at fuel brand Jet discusses the...
post-office-insurance

Post Office deal will protect your gadget

New policies can cover single or multiple devices .
The 2024 Speciality Food & Drink Show at the SEC will feature more exhibitors than ever.

Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.

Beauty spot award winner changes hands

AN award-winning Scottish store, in one of the most picturesque parts of the country, has new owners. Duncan’s Village Store, a previous Scottish Grocer...