A fine line between banter and bullying
‘It was only banter’ is an often-used excuse. Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at a recent employment tribunal case showing that, surprisingly, this defence can work. However, while staff may enjoy friendly jokes on shift, managers still have to know where to draw the line
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.
Delivered sales on the rise
Lockdown may not have been the perfect scenario for growing food to go sales, but increased demand for delivery hasn’t done Stone Willy’s Kitchen any harm.
Three in a row for Scots Spar force
THE Dundee-based food and drink wholesaler that’s the force behind the Spar symbol store network in Scotland, CJ Lang & Son, was named the...
Lanark site off to a flying start
FUEL brand Jet has a new spot in Scotland’s central belt after Penny Petroleum chose the brand for its Kirkmuirhill Service Station site in...
Petrol ban ‘unrealistic’
The Petrol Retailers Association has slammed UK Government plans to ban the sale of new cars and vans that are not fully emission free by 2040.
Eliminate cash handling
WHEN considering the issue of store security, a review of cash handling and collection is often advised.
The Scottish Safer Business Guide, published last month...
Pub to store deal rings the changes
We check out the new Nisa Local in Elderslie’s Main Road, the shop at the heart of a multipurpose pub conversion project in Braveheart...
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...
Fuelling flexibility – Greenergy offers deals to suit
THE UK’s fuel supply market has changed dramatically in recent years with many of the oil giants ending their involvement in refining in the...
Suresite in Esso mix
SURESITE has been appointed by Greenergy to provide wetstock management across its Esso Dealer network.
MHouse urges retailers to invest in tech
A savvy approach to tech management will make all the difference for convenience stores across Scotland, helping to aid the shopping experience for customers and improving the sales for retailers, reckons EPOS provider MHouse.
A hero of health and safety
Griphero has won a silver award at a prestigious health and safety awards ceremony .
Co-op launches City & Guilds apprenticeship scheme for ex-prisoners
THE Co-op is to support the first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending, in a partnership with the City & Guilds.
Cleaning up fuel supplies
Certas Energy used last month’s Clear Air Day to launch its Energy Reality Series, helping businesses to understand alternative fuels .
Recognise the potential
Forecourt Eye, with its crime reporting partner Facewatch, says it is in the early stages of testing a cloud-based facial recognition solution that will...
