Site sales at post-recession high
SALES of petrol stations – excluding oil company disposals – reached a post-recession record in 2016, according to Christie & Co.
In its latest report,...
Fighting to keep up
It seems that the law affecting licensed retailers is constantly evolving, making it difficult for even the most diligent of operators to keep up....
51,589 retail units lie empty
ALMOST a quarter of GB’s retail estate remains empty, according to the most recent research from the Local Data Company. In March, vacancy rates...
Work on AdBlue gets green award
Wetstock management company Fairbanks is recognised for its efforts to reduce the production and release of toxic emissions with the rollout of new dispensers.
MINIMISING...
14% of indie forecourts close
INDEPENDENT forecourt businesses are closing at a faster rate in Scotland than the rest of Britain, and as a result, the retailers who remain...
Looking for your story
RESEARCH firm HIM revealed earlier this year that one in eight shoppers at typical forecourt stores in Britain don’t have a car.
With fuel...
Nisa and easy orders
NISA has developed a new mobile app offering its members a new way to place orders
The end of an era for Lanark retailer
Wilson Rea has chosen to step back from his Lanark forecourt store as he takes on a new support role with family symbol Greens Retail
Bullets and Booze
An analysis of the main effects of the recently-introduced Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 on the country’s convenience retail sector.
By: Audrey Junner
You...
Automatic unfair is one to be aware of
Facing an unfair dismissal claim can be a daunting prospect for an employer, but an allegation of ‘automatically unfair dismissal’ adds a further dimension to such cases, as specialist Fiona Gorry explains
It’s clearly time for a dose of transparency
The current Scottish Government consultation on the licensing laws should consider some of the nitty gritty difficulties of administration
By Euan McSherry
THE sale of alcohol...
Training the key to retaining?
Symbol group launches learning academy as one in three retailers say retaining staff a significant challenge
It has been said that around 25% of new...
Innovations on their way
Retailers encouraged to use machines for improved efficiency and stronger margins
Major gift from Certas
Certas Energy was on hand to spread Christmas cheer to sick children in Glasgow over the festive period
Choices to make
There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
Time to engage in open dialogue
Dentons advises employers to talk with staff
