Gulf brand nears 100 Scottish sites

2015 was another positive year for the Gulf brand, according to Certas Energy’s retail director Ramsay MacDonald. The brand recently claimed its 500th site in...
PayPoint has launched a new service to help FMCG brands and c-store retailers.

PayPoint Engage launched for FMCG brands and convenience retailers

PayPoint Engage is a new service that aims to boost sales of products for FMCG brands and drive up additional spend for convenience retailers.
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Minister urges wholesalers to register

EXCHEQUER Secretary to the Treasury Damian Hinds has written to thousands of businesses urging them to apply for the new Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme. Wholesalers...
Jane Green is a partner and head of the Employment & Pensions team at Maclay Murray & Spens LLP and a member of the firm’s Food and Drink team.

Employment tribunals see major changes

Fees to bring cases, changes to dismissal compensation amounts and new pre-claim arbitration periods make it a whole new world. By Jane Green THE government’s decision...

Without warning

In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...

Shop thefts fall says report

THE cost of shop theft to the convenience sector has dropped from £44m to £35m in the past year, according to the latest figures...

One Stop to take up the Slack

ONE Stop Franchise has launched a new messaging app for all of its franchisees. Launched on June 1, the app, called ‘Slack’, has been introduced...
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Good work bringing change this April

Don’t get caught out by employment reforms this spring
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Harthill’s electric pulse

BP has installed two new EV charging points at a service station site on the M8.

Delivering for the big day

Morrisons spread some Christmas cheer through its delivery service over the festive period
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Brexit – exploring the possibilities

by Michael Dean and Malcolm Gunnyeon While Brexit uncertainty is the new normal, it flexes and varies week to week. Soon we will be straining...
Adrian Foster is a associate director - finance consultant with Christie Finance. Here he looks at the different reasons that lead many retailers to review their financial arrangements. adrian.foster@christiefinance.com

Money isn’t just for new store projects

by Adrian Foster SECURING finance in the retail sector has been perceived to be challenging over the last few years, but we have certainly seen...
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Filshill grabs the glittering prizes

Wholesaler bags five awards and takes the top title in a night of Scottish Wholesale Achievers triumph GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill came close to sweeping...
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Tips for staff training

TOBACCO firms are pretty vocal about the need for retailers to improve category knowledge among staff, but what’s the best way to go about it?
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Retail rents down but more stable than 2013

Commercial property agent sees more areas reporting steady rent values. But Scotland’s retail performance is mixed and issues remain, says Colliers. THE years since the...
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Bill’s fit and proper return set to bring problems?

By Caroline Loudon, head of licensing at Lindsays THE Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill is the next “big thing” coming at Scottish licensees. You’d...