Seeking food waste help through tech
ONE in five shoppers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, according to new research from training and research charity IGD.
When asked...
Vital protection or a lot of hassle?
The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) came into force on April 1. But what is its purpose? And what are the pitfalls for wholesalers...
Focus on the future
Interview with Saleem Sadiq, owner of Spar, Paisley Road, Renfrew
The winner of the Retail Technology Award 2015 – sponsored by
the Retail Data Partnership
Winner details
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Fire and rehire is risky business
Controversial practice should be a tactic of last resort
Best in fresh workshops boost sales
FRESH food workshops introduced earlier this year have contributed to an 8% growth in sales for Nisa members, according to the group.
The Best in...
Award-winning protection
A SYSTEM designed to remove harmful nitrous oxide emissions from diesel engines has picked up an environmental award for its portable and eco-friendly approach
Appeal decision affects holidays
Ruling has consequences for accumulated holiday pay, but potential for further action means issue isn’t settled
Overwhelmed by overtime? Don’t be
With the busy Christmas period upon us, many retailers will once again be relying on staff working overtime to make the most of the increased footfall. Claire McKee, an associate in the employment team at Dentons, looks at the impact of overtime and other incentives on the season’s holiday pay
Marking 10,000th licensing success
SCOTLAND’S Rural University College has celebrated the 10,000th candidate to have successfully passed its licensing training course.
Licensing training has been offered at the college,...
Stores alive with sound of music
New customer research has revealed that stores playing music are more likely to be recommended by customers than those that don’t.
The early bird gets the licensing worm
With 2019 now upon us, the first batch of personal licence renewals will be due by September. The Scottish Government has advised personal licence holders to submit their renewal application by 31 May 2019, but licensing specialist Janet Hood has suggested retailers apply even earlier than that
Digital developments can boost margins
JW Filshill has been investing time and resources into digital development as it takes a data driven approach across the business
What women want
Should you make special efforts to attract women to stop at your forecourt store and use it for a comprehensive shopping trip? An American...
BP extends its M&S food deal
MARKS & Spencer and BP have extended their convenience partnership, with a new deal set to run until 2030.
The beer cave: hot or not?
SCOTTISH Grocer has certainly visited a number of new stores in the past year featuring walk-in refrigerated beer caves, but are they really the...
Supporting staff with disabilities at work
Laura Morrison, an employment lawyer with Dentons, looks at what retailers’ responsibilities are concerning staff with disabilities .
