System to crack down on crime

Retail crime plagues store owners across the entire UK and as the cost-of-living crisis continues, more retailers will find themselves under pressure.

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FOR specialist systems provider Reposs 2013 was always going to be an important period in the EPOS world. Earlier this year director Robert Holder...
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Employment law in a post-Brexit world

The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 with a withdrawal agreement in place, a transition period and a framework for negotiations. The...

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C-STORE focused retail tech provider Jisp has joined forces with Nisa to launch a new Augmented Reality vouchering system.
The Glasgow depot has reopened with social distancing measures in place.

Sweet return for wholesaler

CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has reopened its Glasgow depot in accordance with social distancing guidelines
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HR firm questions need for tribunal insurance

HUMAN resources adviser HR4UK has repeated its claim that small retailers may find themselves paying for legal fees insurance that is largely worthless if...

Fresh thinking at wholesale giant

FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker. Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...

Development drive – Lidl to spend £30m on Scottish push

RETAIL chain Lidl says its first branding campaign in Scotland has boosted customer numbers by more than 20% and has led it to launch...

Retailers warn on rate poundage increases

SRC says massive shift to business charges as source of local government funding takes no account of trading circumstances and the effect on retail...
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The importance of diversity training

Tariq Nabi talks diversity training in the workplace

Feeling fine in Paisley

Preparing for high footfall FUTURE proofing is the name of the game at Hawkhead Road Garage in Paisley where forecourt operator The Fine Fuel Company...
Shoplifting is rising in Scotland.

Retailer groups demand action following shoplifting surge

All three major retailer associations are calling on the Scottish Government to offer support for retailers following the recent figures showing that shoplifting has reached an all-time high.
PayPoint till screen displaying the functions and in-store services available to retailers.

PayPoint improves accessibility with new translated guides

Payment services firm PayPoint has introduced new translated guides in three different languages to help improve accessibility of its technology.
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News in the centre of town

SANDGATE News, a newsagent trading for over 50 years in the centre of Ayr, is on the market thorough Bruce & Co. The firm...

Up for sale – C-store in Ayrshire on main street position

AN established Ayrshire c-store business is on sale through the Glasgow office of business agent, Christie + Co. Binghams Premier Convenience Store in Glaisnock Street,...
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How to chill and save

SG checks out the Carbon Trust’s website for tips on efficient use of refrigeration FOR some businesses, refrigeration accounts for half of all energy costs....