Joanne Hennessy

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.
Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks.

Should real time be on your time?

Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks. by Ellen...
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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...

Bestway’s great rebate returns

Bestway Wholesale is reintroducing its Great Rebate initiative for customers from April. The scheme, which is now in its second year, aims to increase...
Forum Insurance team

Coverage fit for purpose

Forum Insurance talks insurance for retailers
Catriona Munro is a partner in the EU competition and regulatory team at and a member of the firm’s Food & Drink group

Legal advice – Don’t pay the price for careless chat

Be very careful who you discuss pricing with. It will soon become easier for authorities to prosecute on price fixing. By Catriona Munro COMPETITION in food...

A time of change

LONDIS symbol owner the Musgrave Group, an Irish firm which also includes Irish fascia such as Super Valu and Centra, last year reported that...

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,...
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Simpler pick ups

THE Post Office has introduced a new verificaiton app allowing customers to prove their identity without carrying documents.
hydrogen strategy now

Industry calls for hydrogen clarity

Leading businesses across the UK’s energy and automotive sectors have called for the government to set out a hydrogen fuel roadmap.

Proving c-stores really can deliver

Fife retailer Zahid Ullah is aiming to get small c-stores offering online shopping and delivery with new technology. A Kelty retailer has launched a new...

Opening channels

IT’S time for wholesalers to harness technology to address the changing face of local and convenience retailing and Batleys is determined to embrace the...
Bleep’s integrated EPOS system.

Sounding out card payments

EPOS and payments Solutions firm Bleep has launched a new payment division.

Testing times for fuel fraudsters

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has unveiled new roadside fuel-testing equipment to tackle the trade in illicit diesel. The hi-tech equipment has been introduced to...

Seal of approval warrants concern

Alison Bryce, intellectual property and technology expert at Dentons UK discusses what implications the Queen’s death can have business.
How are you for food to go? It’s a question most retailers will want to ask of any potential symbol partner as FTG continues to grow in Scottish convenience stores.

Choices to make

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success