MHouse and Henderson Technology enhance their services
Two leading convenience channel EPOS providers have enhanced their services by teaming up with digital shopping specialists.
A rates strategy that will do serious harm
One of Scotland’s leading rating experts argues that businesses in Scotland should lobby urgently for a Holyrood u-turn
by Peter Muir
THE Scottish Government has...
Cash in hand key
OVER half of all Scottish convenience stores now provide an ATM service as part of their offer to customers, ATM provider YourCash has revealed.
Gala days for Spar in the Borders
ADAM Purves is a well-known name in the Borders. Established in 1879 as a blacksmith, the company moved into fuel and car sales, establishing...
Refresh deadline approaching
Scottish Grocer has been highlighting the forthcoming deadline for refresher training for personal licence holders for several months. In part that’s because there was...
Will new service be fit for purpose?
The UK government has recently launched the Fit for Work service. Among other things, the scheme is designed to help employees return to or...
Sparklers fizz in name clash
Defending trade marks from infringement is important for businesses seeking to protect their brands. Cristal Champagne recently went to lengths to do just that.
by...
New recruits aim to broaden Gulf
CERTAS Energy has boosted its retail team with the appointment of two experienced managers.
Ian Welch and Gary Conway, both former employees of Harvest Energy,...
Rural postcodes pay off at pumps
THE second phase of the UK Government’s Rural Fuel Rebate Relief scheme has come into effect, which should mean cheaper fuel costs for motorists...
Employment law – some key issues
Companies of all sizes in food and drink and retailing face ever-changing employment laws. What are some of the most important things to be...
Are you liable for staff crimes?
By Alan Delaney
A Supreme Court decision confirms that employers can face liability for crimes committed by staff even if there is little evidence of...
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...
Tobacco changes set to run and run – by Alison Bryce
by Alison Bryce. Alison Bryce is a partner and head of Maclay Murray & Spens’ IP & Technology team, and a member of the...
Time to engage in open dialogue
Dentons advises employers to talk with staff
Unitas NPD for free
WHOLESALER buying group Unitas has launched a free stock offer for its retailer customers
A tailor-made service to suit retail
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....
