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...
Smart app adds touch of loyalty
ZAPPER, the consumer marketing and insight platform, has launched its new in-app loyalty card, that gives consumers the opportunity to automatically earn rewards.
People who...
Symbol living – Changing times in fuel supply sector
FORECOURT operators could be suggesting their fuel customers put a Nisa, a Best-one, a Premier, or a Spar in their tanks as some of...
Filshill launches website with a new look
Glasgow-based wholesaler Filshill has relaunched its e-commerce website with a new look and feel to make ordering easier for customers.
The ordering process has been...
Zero hours under election spotlight
What are zero hours contracts?
Zero hours contracts, as the name suggests, are employment contracts that do not guarantee any work to the individual. The...
Online shop? Be ready to go the distance
Are you thinking of taking orders online or running an eBay shop on the side? Be aware of the rules on distance selling.
DELIVERING goods...
Get appy to boost sales
Retailers who use apps to notify their customers of discounts and deals are on the right track, according to a new study .
Digital developments can boost margins
JW Filshill has been investing time and resources into digital development as it takes a data driven approach across the business
Seeking support from the crowd
For many enterprising businesses, such as BrewDog and Diet Chef, the emergence of crowdfunding has proved the perfect antidote to bank lending and venture...
Operating on a higher level
Retailers should think of their EPOS as the “operating system” of their convenience store, according to Faisal Sattar, managing director of MHouse
Change to survive
Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...
Power of flower – New scents for home & on the road
CAR and home care supplier 151 Products has developed a collection of Gerbera-style flower air fresheners for homes and cars. The eight-strong floral-inspired range...
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...
Avoid discriminating on a religious basis
Several cases have examined discrimination on the grounds of an employer’s religion or belief, as opposed to an employee’s. Claire McKee, of Dentons, looks at the challenges of these claims .
All about insurance
WHEN insuring a forecourt, it’s worth seeking out professional advice
Tailoring a service for convenience
There is no shortage of delivery options for retailers at the moment, with tech firms and entrepreneurs responding to the surge in demand for home delivery last year




































