Beth Johnston

Protect staff from abusive shoppers

It is not uncommon for retail workers to experience abusive behaviour from customers, and there is growing pressure on employers to be proactive in preventing such behaviour.
Laura-Morrison

Coronavirus and statutory sick pay

SSP amendments and their effect on businesses

90 Shell stations go to MFG

MOTOR Fuel Group, the partnership between Aberdeen oil tycoon Alasdair Locke and investment firm Patron Capital Partners, has acquired 90 petrol filling stations from...
UWS launched its warehouse of the future concept at the firm’s Queenslie depot in 2019.

Back to the future

UNITED Wholesale Scotland is on course to open its second ‘Warehouse of the Future’, bringing a host of upgrades to its depot on Maxwell Road, Glasgow.

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...
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Jet is set for a makeover

New forecourt design will be rolled out across network

A caring approach for retail employers

Laura Morrison of Dentons looks at employer responsibilities under the law
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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...

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,...

DRS takes a step forward

Consultancy appointed for the UK's deposit return scheme roll-out.
THE Honey Tree, a specialist baby items store in Stirling, has been sold by business agent Bruce & Co. The firm said it accepted an offer in excess of the asking price six months after the store came to the market.

Specialist outlets in demand

THE Honey Tree, a specialist baby items store in Stirling, has been sold by business agent Bruce & Co. The firm said it accepted...
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Holiday pay during the holiday season

Many retailers will be taking on temporary staff to cover the busy Christmas period. But do you know how much holiday pay they are entitled to? Laura Morrison of Dentons clears up this complex issue

Land reform to affect all

Giant estate agent says community right to buy could change rules in towns as well as rural areas LAND reform plans of the Scottish Government...

A different world

With four convenience stores under her belt, Rifiat Bibi has made her first venture into forecourts with Merlin Park Keystore in Auchinleck. John McNee...
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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...
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It’s EPOS systems go at MFG

The entire Motor Fuel Group (MFG) estate is now using evoPOS EPOS systems from TLM Technologies.