Work disciplinary consistency counts
Inconsistency of treatment is a common complaint from employees and can have legal consequences when it comes to a dismissal for misconduct – as...
Paypoint links up to offer cash
Paypoint and Link have begun the process of installing no-fee cash machines in areas which have lost their free access to cash
Seeing the future again
RETAILER-owned symbol group Nisa reckons the latest collection of store styles in its Store of the Future 2 format are proving fruitful for...
The new shop hybrids – Retailers diversifying income sources
BUSINESS agent Bruce & Co reckons there’s a distinct trend to developing and selling independent hybrid retail outlets that draw business from more than...
A step for DRS prep
Up to 60 jobs are set to be created in Aberdeen by waste management firm Biffa in preparation for the deposit return scheme.
Food chain firms on trafficking duty
The Modern Slavery Act brings reporting requirements to many wholesalers, larger retailers and food industry firms. Find out who is affected and how to...
Staying up to speed
If the claim that information is power is true anywhere it’s true in retailing. Knowing your levels of stock, current prices and margins...
Coronavirus and statutory sick pay
SSP amendments and their effect on businesses
Booker heads to the fore
WHOLESALER Booker has added almost 900 new forecourt outlets to its customer base with two new partnerships
Capital store sells after three views
SANDYS Store, an established shop in West Granton, Edinburgh has been sold through specialist business agent Bruce & Co. The business was put on...
Flurry of food to go refits for Nisa retailers
Nisa retailers have been embracing the symbol’s ‘to go’ proposition, through a flurry of store refurbishments at the tail end of 2020
How to manage long Covid at work
Laura Morrison of Dentons discusses the ACAS’ new Covid-19 guidance
EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving
EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.
Time to act is fast approaching
ENVIPCO has been working with Scottish retailers for a number of years now – but the real busy period is coming soon as the deposit return live date approaches.
Site for sore eyes
Located next to picturesque fields and hills on the outskirts of Alloa, the Auld Brig Service Station offers a welcoming pit stop for travellers....
2014 – a historic turning point?
CHAIRMAN of the Petrol Retailers Association Brian Madderson has suggested that 2014 may come to be viewed as a “watershed year” for the independent...
