Delivering success for convenience
Snappy Shopper was founded in 2016 by former retailer Scott Campbell, local businessman Valy Ossman and Mike Calalchan, a developer from Scottish web design firm MTC Media
Gulf bolsters CO division
CERTAS Energy, the firm behind Gulf, has bolstered its company-owned division with the appointment of Scott Harris to head up operations
Energy cost concern
Energy costs are the third biggest concern for retailers, behind only the wholesale cost of goods and business rates
Considering your auto enrolment options
Thousands of small shops will soon be required to set up auto enrolment pensions for their workers. There are many pension providers – including...
ePlanning changes
CHANGES to a new portal for Scotland’s online planning and building standards administration system continue this month.
From 13 January, applicants will no longer be...
Co-op launches City & Guilds apprenticeship scheme for ex-prisoners
THE Co-op is to support the first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending, in a partnership with the City & Guilds.
Sweet year is the best yet
THE best year to date is how confectionery wholesaler Hancocks summed up 2014.
Chief executive officer Mark Watson said: “Last year was perhaps Hancocks’ best...
‘Now is the time for indies to invest’
RAMSAY MacDonald, retail director of Certas Energy, has encouraged independent forecourt traders to invest now in their businesses to protect future margins.
“After two...
Five cases set to make an impact
Tribunal fees, whistleblowing, the gig economy... in the months ahead, these subjects and more will be at the heart of a number of high profile court cases
Multiples under fire on margins
Consumer group critical of large multiple fuel retailers taking high margins during lockdown
New year, new EPOS
Henderson Technology has joined forces with another Scottish retailer as it continues to roll out its EdgePos EPOS software solution to forecourts.
Eliminate cash handling
WHEN considering the issue of store security, a review of cash handling and collection is often advised.
The Scottish Safer Business Guide, published last month...
Fuelling flexibility – Greenergy offers deals to suit
THE UK’s fuel supply market has changed dramatically in recent years with many of the oil giants ending their involvement in refining in the...
Tobacco changes set to run and run – by Alison Bryce
by Alison Bryce. Alison Bryce is a partner and head of Maclay Murray & Spens’ IP & Technology team, and a member of the...
Post office with unexploited retail potential on the market
A busy Post Office and gift shop in the Aberdeen commuter village of aand Co.
Positioned on the High Street, it was refitted and refurbished...
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...
