Excellent cases and doors are very important to efficient refrigeration but it’s also vital to ensure that condensing units are up to the task, says Hubbard Products.

Digital progress

Many c-store owners are keen to improve the energy efficiency of their refrigeration equipment. The cabinets on show to the consumer are important, but...

The big question – referendum on independence in 2014

Wholesalers conference to debate Scottish independence SWA Annual Conference, 14 - 16 June 2013, Crieff Hydro AS Scotland gears up for the referendum on independence in...
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Compliance key when paying staff

Keeping on top of the recent changes to minimum wage by Karen Farrell
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Falling prices keep the pressure on

As the price of oil continues to tumble John McNee talks to Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association, about the impact on...

What’s the cost of taking a break?

A series of court cases over the last three years have made it hard for employers to know what elements of pay should be...
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Legal advice – Don’t pay the price for careless chat

Be very careful who you discuss pricing with. It will soon become easier for authorities to prosecute on price fixing. By Catriona Munro COMPETITION in food...

Employer obligations to zero-hour workers

The importance of ensuring consistent treatment of employees on different types of contracts has recently been reinforced by the Employment Appeal Tribunal

C-stores will stay solid despite risks

Steady as she goes seems to be the trend for Scotland’s convenience sector in 2019, according to commercial property firm Christie & Co .
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Making the change

Ian MacBean has operated the shop at the Old Toll Filling Station at Overtown, near Wishaw, successfully for several years. But can the site...
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Pandemic crisis fuelling change

JET retailer partners have been adapting their offer to better serve their communities throughout the pandemic – according to Áine Corkery, brand manager for Phillips 66.

Messages made to fit the rules

Rules on food and soft drinks advertising in the UK are restrictive, especially when ads are targeted at children by Susan Snedden With the many restrictions...

Vacancies down –but not in Scotland

Latest LDC figures show British shop vacancies hitting its lowest rate since 2009 but north of the border we go against the trend with...

Training staff just got easier

Bolt Learning brings digital tools to retailers.
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Time to talk with a degree of protection

Until recently ‘having a chat’ with an employee about their future employment could prove costly. Since the summer, however, things have changed. But even...

New app is sorted

Off-sales delivery app DrinkSorted has rebranded as Deliveries Sorted and is rolling out a new app solution for convenience retailers

A good deal of communication

Gander notifies consumers of reduced food items available in their local store.