Sparklers fizz in name clash
Defending trade marks from infringement is important for businesses seeking to protect their brands. Cristal Champagne recently went to lengths to do just that.
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Fuel for NHS staff
FUEL supplier Certas Energy has been offering free hot drinks to all NHS and emergency service workers across its forecourt estate
Asda shakes up forecourts
The new Asda On the Moveforecourt concept, which launched on a trial basis at five sites earlier this year, will start to roll out more widely this month.
SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.  Â
Control of your business with a touch
INDEPENDENT fuel retailers across the country are in need of easier, faster access to data, giving them greater visibility and control over their business,...
No time to sit still at Silicon Glen station
11 years ago Polbeth Service Station joined Spar. The constantly improving owners have refitted, tweaked and renewed the store several times since then.
DRIVERS in...
Good work bringing change this April
Don’t get caught out by employment reforms this spring
Choices and confusion
Homecare has had a challenging year with volume flat to declining and value eroding, according to Nik Ganich, brand manager for home care at...
Challenges new for O’Loughlin
Michael O’Laughlin takes on a new role at Motor Fuel Group.
Nicolas jets off
NICOLAS Hamilton, the brother of Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, has been appointed as Jet’s ambassador for 2015.
Nicolas, who has a form of...
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.
Take a look at the future
After 18 months, doors open at David’s Kitchen Kirkcaldy
Tread carefully with cash in hand
What are the risks and tax issues associated with paying cash to workers?
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...
New rules for staffing
How Brexit will affect Scotland’s retail sector is still unknown, with the negotiations on Britain’s future relationship with the world’s largest trading bloc still to get underway.
Lomond seizes chance to grow
Innovative wholesaler Lomond has unveiled ambitious plans for growth. The proposals include a major building project at the main warehouse, expansion of the Cake handmade sweet-treats business, its biggest and best trade show to date and a continued sustainability drive.
