Forecourt firm gets its first Post Office site
RAPIDLY expanding forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has opened its first Post Office site.
SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
Exploring alternatives
EPOS firm suggests looking beyond bill payments for footfall
BILL payments may not be the footfall driver some retailers believe it is, an EPOS firm...
Aldi trial expanded
Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo
Serving up fresh talent
Baxters Food Group, Fochabers and Polaris Learning have celebrated the graduation of 11 candidates on the Baxters Food Group training and development programme, Talent...
Retail rents down but more stable than 2013
Commercial property agent sees more areas reporting steady rent values. But Scotland’s retail performance is mixed and issues remain, says Colliers.
THE years since the...
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
Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.
Itchin’ for a kitchen
Food-to-go franchises going well in Scotland
WHEN talking about food to go, Will Robinson, marketing director for pizza franchise Stone Willy’s Kitchen, reckons Scottish convenience...
Zapping into a New Year
Scheme expands in Scotland
NOT yet one year on from its launch in the UK, mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper has rolled out...
Criminal charges and dismissal
Employer rights when an employee is charged with an offence
Getting the right deal for your store
Dentons partner Stuart Fitzsimmons on how detail can make the difference in financial negotiations
Employment rules in the new social world
Social media presents new challenges to retailers and other employers – be careful about any checks you carry out and lay down clear rules...
Spar forecourt push begins
SYMBOL group Spar’s move into fully branded forecourts kicked off in August when the first filling station and store opened in Pickering, in north...
Concerns over fuel proposals
PRA and Certas Energy voice worries over Westminster plans to introduce ‘green petrol’
THE Petrol Retailers Association has written to Parliamentary under Secretary of State...
Cleaning up the car wash
Environmental groups step up
A NEW set of guidelines for vehicle washing and cleaning businesses has been produced in a joint partnership between Scottish, Northern...
