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IN a highly competitive market, retailers need to find a point of difference and be able to offer their customers something that others don’t....
What’s the story in Tobermory?
Post Office says island opportunity awaits an established retailer or a new talent as Mull joins post office sites available under transformation scheme.
RECENT research...
Jetting into a new role
Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.
JW Filshill numbers all add up
GLASGOW-based JW Filshill continues to reach new heights – as the food and drink wholesaler posted its latest financial year results.
HR firm says retailers milked on insurance
Human resources advisor claims store operators and other companies are paying for employment tribunal cover that they probably don’t need.
THOUSANDS of small retailers...
Keeping on top of carers’ rights
There are approximately five million people currently providing unpaid care in the UK. Karen Farrell, an employment lawyer at Dentons, looks at what rights carers are afforded in the workplace under the law
Short term blues
BRITAIN’S small and medium-sized businesses are finding it difficult to look to the future.
Research commissioned by energy supplier Npower showed some 57% of the...
The right partner can drive growth
NEW Year is a time for reflection – for c-store retailers that could mean considering a change in symbol group partner.
‘No egos, no politics’
As he prepares to retire, Phillips 66’s Pete George reflects on what makes the company work.
PETE George, managing director of Phillips 66 UK and...
Better family leave policies can win over employees
Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Minimising the risk in c-stores
Suresite launches assessment service .
Post Office deal will protect your gadget
New policies can cover single or multiple devices .
Dress codes and discrimination rules
Ensuring the employee dress code is not discriminatory
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 .
FSS says shape up or face tax
‘We’ve been missing the Scottish dietary goals for the last 15 years, despite the range of changes already made’.
FOOD Standards Scotland – the country’s...
Human touch is crucial
SOLID software and dependable hardware are important, but retailers should also take the human element into account when choosing an EPOS firm.
