Three key appointments for retail industry
There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.
Call for help on human trafficking
Forecourt car washes have been flagged as one of a number of sectors where human trafficking victims may be trapped in forced labour.
Training staff just got easier
Bolt Learning brings digital tools to retailers.
Sounding out card payments
EPOS and payments Solutions firm Bleep has launched a new payment division.
Pick your partner
It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist.
THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
The bigger chills
Planning your refrigeration properly, having the best chillers and freezers, and maintaining your system well can slash energy costs and transform the look of...
Short term blues
BRITAIN’S small and medium-sized businesses are finding it difficult to look to the future.
Research commissioned by energy supplier Npower showed some 57% of the...
These things happen – but what next?
A month on from the shock announcement that supermarket giant Tesco is to merge with Booker, the UK’s largest food wholesale operator, Scottish retailing...
Serving up fresh talent
Baxters Food Group, Fochabers and Polaris Learning have celebrated the graduation of 11 candidates on the Baxters Food Group training and development programme, Talent...
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
Seeking food waste help through tech
ONE in five shoppers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, according to new research from training and research charity IGD.
When asked...
Truss must help, says association
The Petrol Retailers Association has written to new Prime Minister Liz Truss calling for urgent action to protect its members against soaring operating costs.
Forecourt firm gets its first Post Office site
RAPIDLY expanding forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has opened its first Post Office site.
Shop, post office and rooms in Perthshire
A traditional Post Office and shop in the Perthshire village of Comrie has been placed on the market through commercial property agents Cornerstone.
The...
Power of flower – New scents for home & on the road
CAR and home care supplier 151 Products has developed a collection of Gerbera-style flower air fresheners for homes and cars. The eight-strong floral-inspired range...
Take care to mind your languages
The UK has a very diverse workforce. In industries such as retailing there are practical needs for English langauge skills. But don’t rush language...
