Itchin’ for a kitchen

Food-to-go franchises going well in Scotland WHEN talking about food to go, Will Robinson, marketing director for pizza franchise Stone Willy’s Kitchen, reckons Scottish convenience...

The beer cave: hot or not?

SCOTTISH Grocer has certainly visited a number of new stores in the past year featuring walk-in refrigerated beer caves, but are they really the...
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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
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Self serving focus brings in margin

Nisa showcases new developments for symbol retailers at its annual exhibition in the spring .

Best for Certas

BESTWAY Wholesale has signed an agreement with fuel supplier Certas Energy to be a preferred retail partner across its independent, Gulf and Pace branded...

Nine in 10 hit by shop theft

92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...

Investing in retail

Cornerstone attracting buyers for retail properties .
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Dress codes and discrimination rules

Ensuring the employee dress code is not discriminatory
HIM said it is important for retailers to note that the rise of FTG doesn’t mean fewer shoppers are purchasing fuel.

FTG is the new fuel

The main reason for shoppers visiting a forecourt is now food to go, according to convenience retailing industry analyst HIM Research & Consulting

Managing a step up – how to get it right

Choosing who to promote can be a tricky task for managers, especially within a small team, and can have legal ramifications too by Alan Delaney* How...
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Stand and deliver

Audrey Junner, partner at Hill Brown Licensing, offers some insights into the dos and don’ts of alcohol delivery
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Distress purchases driving performance

Make room for home essentials, says Little Things boss

Pound or less

WITH supermarkets and some others slashing rates below £1 per litre, independent retailers are asking how long the situation can continue. Brian Madderson, chairman of...

CMA report wins a business welcome

SMALL business organisations have welcomed aspects of the Competition and Markets Authority’s Provisional Decision on Remedies that forms the latest stage of its Retail...

Co-op banks on Falkirk

Falkirk residents are benefiting from increased access to cash, thanks to a new partnership between Co-op and Glasgow-based firm OneBanks
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Online course aims to train green champs

RETAILERS and other businesses across Scotland are being urged to take advantage of a free training course that turns nominated employees into certified Green...