Multiples under fire on margins
Consumer group critical of large multiple fuel retailers taking high margins during lockdown
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...
More grocers say small is beautiful
SIGNIFICANT changes in the food and drink retailing scene, including the rise of discounters, and the disruptive effect that has had on the once...
An investment in your employees
Retailers are keen to save money where they can. But when assessing the cost of staff training industry experts argue it’s worth considering the...
Conciliation process to cut tribunal risks
New rules which take effect this month means that many disputes that previously would have gone to an employment tribunal will now have to...
“Exciting prospects” for dealers in 2017
Certas Energy’s retail director looks to the future for the industry.
2017 is full of exciting possibilities for Scotland’s fuel dealers. That’s the view of...
Staff on strike
Dentons associate Aggie Salt takes a look at industrial action and the right to join a union
Pick your partner
It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist.
THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
Aldi trial expanded
Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo
Better ways to take on young workers?
For several years youth unemployment has been higher than that of other age-groups in the working-age population. Investors in Young People aims to address...
Tips to tackle crime in store
The Retail Mutual shares its expertise
Employee activity on social media
Dentons experts offer some employer dos and don’ts
Island opportunity – Arran independent
BILSLAND’S, the Isle of Arran’s largest independent retail outlet, is for sale through Colliers International.
The business, in the centre of Brodick, features a retail...
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...
Facing up to the ‘bilking’ menace
Retailers need new technology to help combat the issue of forecourt crime –particularly motorists driving off without paying for fuel, argues Nick Fisher, CEO...
Browser treatment for Jisp retail app
Jisp has launched an online version of its retail app aimed at the independent retail channel.
