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A fast-changing year for fuel retailers

2016 was a year full of extraordinary events across the globe and the world of petrol retail was no exception, according to the PRA’s...
Jane Green is a partner and head of the Employment & Pensions team at Maclay Murray & Spens LLP and a member of the firm’s Food and Drink team.

Employee shares – tread carefully

Involving staff in ownership of retail and other businesses could be beneficial. But it could also lead to confusion over the status of different...
Cyber-attack cost Scotmid millions as its reveals interim results

Cyber-attack cost Scotmid nearly £2m in trading profits as it reveals interim results

Cyber-attack cost Scotmid millions as its reveals interim results
Niall Hassard is a solicitor in Lindsays licensing and dispute resolution and litigation teams

When shops want to call time at the pub

There’s no shortage of former pubs looking for a new use. If you want to replace a bar with a convenience store what do...

Fuel steam ahead at Dalmellington store

Village forecourt makes two for Brian Connolly

Handy cover at the pump

Dispenser attracts interest from across Europe
Petrol Retailers Association

Stay safe on the forecourt

THE Petrol Retailers Association has joined forces with the Safety Pass Alliance to offer a new online training programme for all forecourt operators and...

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...
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Are you stormproof?

February typically provides some of the year’s most challenging weather conditions. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre has issued guidance on how businesses can best...
Getting the best value insurance is wise – but it isn’t all about the price. Get what you need and don’t pay for cover that’s unnecessary

Make sure the cover and the price is right

Getting the best value insurance is wise – but it isn’t all about the price. Get what you need and don’t pay for cover...

It’s show business

Independent delivered wholesaler Iain Hill Ltd has opened a showroom designed to offer new services to customers. John McNee paid a visit to find...
As competition intensifies,many symbol stores are likely to seek something that sets them apart from the c-stores of the supermarket giants. Branded food companies like Subway have been keen to sign up symbol store retailers as franchisees. Specialist retail research company him! found one in three consumers in its survey said a branded food operation would encourage them to visit a store more often.

Symbols set to change?

Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...
Forum Insurance team

Coverage fit for purpose

Forum Insurance talks insurance for retailers
FSS Food Crime poster

Call to arms in food fraud fight

Industry key to success according to food crime unit boss Ron McNaughton

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...

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...
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