Self service is made for forecourts
EPOS equipment supplier Point Four has launched a new self-service checkout facility that’s tailor-made for forecourt and convenience retailers.
ServeAssist checkouts have been designed to...
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...
Coronavirus and statutory sick pay
SSP amendments and their effect on businesses
Westminster plays the shame game
Some big names, including one major high street fashion retailer, were among the latest companies “named and shamed” for failing to pay the national...
Government wants to push electric cars
We’re going to electric avenue
Holiday pay during the holiday season
Many retailers will be taking on temporary staff to cover the busy Christmas period. But do you know how much holiday pay they are entitled to? Laura Morrison of Dentons clears up this complex issue
When shops want to call time at the pub
There’s no shortage of former pubs looking for a new use. If you want to replace a bar with a convenience store what do...
Gulf fuel is going far
Fuel economy was the name of the game at the Layer Marney Cup, with sponsor Gulf showing off the efficiency of its Gulf Endurance petrol
Funding is out there if you have a plan
Availability of financial backing seems to be growing. How can food and drink operators and retailers best secure funding from a lender?
By Andy...
Transforming convenience
If there is one trend that emerged during lockdown that looks like it could change convenience retailing forever, it’s home delivery
First in its class
Jet Maybole is the first Jet and Spar dual-branded site to open in the UK. John McNee heard how the business has been doing...
Building brands by association
BRAND Associates, the Glasgow-based brokerage firm run by Jim and Rosie Hutton, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
A decade ago Jim,...
Victory for Shepherd
COMMERCIAL property agency Shepherd Chartered Surveyors had cause for celebration when it scooped accolades at two top industry awards ceremonies.
A fresh look for forecourts
Jet retail business manager Oliver Muller has Scottish ambitions .
Facing up to the ‘bilking’ menace
Retailers need new technology to help combat the issue of forecourt crime –particularly motorists driving off without paying for fuel, argues Nick Fisher, CEO...
Estate expansion for MFG
Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MGF) has further expanded it’s portfolio with the acquisition of seven operational sites and nine new to industry sites (NTI) from BP
