Nine in 10 hit by shop theft
92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police
NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...
Local buyer takes store in Scottish Borders
RESTON Country Store, in Reston in the Scottish Borders, has been sold through business agent Bruce & Co. The agent said the store and...
Counting on cash
ATM-using forecourt customers spend more than others and more than eight in 10 consumers plan shopping trips with ATM availability in mind, says new...
Are you stormproof?
February typically provides some of the year’s most challenging weather conditions. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre has issued guidance on how businesses can best...
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...
Harthill’s electric pulse
BP has installed two new EV charging points at a service station site on the M8.
SRC boss warns on Scots tax rates
RETAIL industry group the Scottish Retail Consortium held its annual reception last month – meeting with MSPs from the new Scottish Parliament and hearing...
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
Strike a balance on religious festivals
Easter public holidays took place a few weeks ago and Christmas public hoidays are well-established. But Scotland is now a multi-cultural society. How...
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...
Right to work rules for small business
THE need for employers to have an awareness of right to work legislation can often seem quite daunting or unnecessary but failure to gain an understanding could seriously cripple a business.
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...
More growth for forecourt food
IGD finds food to go thriving in the UK
Highland expansion for Jet
Jet extends its Scottish footprint with Dingwall deal
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.
Pandemic crisis fuelling change
JET retailer partners have been adapting their offer to better serve their communities throughout the pandemic – according to Áine Corkery, brand manager for Phillips 66.
