Ramifications of disruptive weather
Mark Hamilton looks at the ramifications of weather warnings and whether there is an obligation to pay those who did not turn up for work
Chain adds Hamilton store
FAST-GROWING c-store owner Martin McColl’s has bought the Londis Convenience Store and Post Office in Cadzow Street, Hamilton, in South Lanarkshire.
Daniel Arrandale,...
Forecast for the forecourts
WHILE much of the focus in 2017 will remain in-store, independent fuel dealers should not lose sight of the forecourt itself, according to Paul...
Delivered model to edge ahead of C&C?
IF Scotland’s and the rest of the UK’s wholesale and cash & carry firms thought life was competitive now there’s a lot more of...
Take care when choosing a name
By Julie Brown
A catchy and memorable brand name is high on the list of priorities for any food and drink manufacturer looking to...
Maximise fuel food
Food to go is increasingly important for forecourts. In this article Stuart Cufflin, transport and retail contracts manager at fuel brand Jet discusses the...
Pushing forward in convenience
Chris Gallacher says UWS has big plans for 2019, with plenty of support for independents .
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...
Ambitious start to a new decade
Certas Energy has been overhauling its offer with hopes of further expansion for Gulf in Scotland
Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
At the cutting edge of EPOS
A forecourt in Aberdeen has become the latest site to install Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS EPOS system .
Rural postcodes pay off at pumps
THE second phase of the UK Government’s Rural Fuel Rebate Relief scheme has come into effect, which should mean cheaper fuel costs for motorists...
Exclusive promotions
C-STORE focused retail tech provider Jisp has joined forces with Nisa to launch a new Augmented Reality vouchering system.
Handling flexible working requests
Dentons associate Claire McKee outlines the rules around work flexibility, as well as some of the potential benefits
Pitfalls of giving staff references
Employers have a duty to be honest when giving references, but what happens if they get it wrong? A recent employment tribunal offers a...
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...
