Set for a late rush?

THE act that governs licensing aspects of Scotland’s drinks regulations – rules such as how many licences are needed to run a liquor retailing...
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Wholesale done differently

A business to business online wholesale brand has been looking to shake things up in the Scottish retail sector.
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Jet is set for a makeover

New forecourt design will be rolled out across network

Tread carefully with cash in hand

What are the risks and tax issues associated with paying cash to workers?
Audrey Junner

Stand and deliver

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

What about water?

Car washes, coffee machines, toilet facilities – they all require water and, depending on the business, could use an incredible amount in the course...
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Refresh deadline approaching

Scottish Grocer has been highlighting the forthcoming deadline for refresher training for personal licence holders for several months. In part that’s because there was...
Enhanced Capital Allowance

Make sure on ECA

THE Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is designed to encourage the installation of energy-efficient equipment. It offers a 100% First Year Allowance (FYA) for investments...
Petrol Retailers Association

Stay safe on the forecourt

THE Petrol Retailers Association has joined forces with the Safety Pass Alliance to offer a new online training programme for all forecourt operators and...

Proving c-stores really can deliver

Fife retailer Zahid Ullah is aiming to get small c-stores offering online shopping and delivery with new technology. A Kelty retailer has launched a new...
As competition intensifies,many symbol stores are likely to seek something that sets them apart from the c-stores of the supermarket giants. Branded food companies like Subway have been keen to sign up symbol store retailers as franchisees. Specialist retail research company him! found one in three consumers in its survey said a branded food operation would encourage them to visit a store more often.

Symbols set to change?

Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...

Make your exit just as you had planned

When should you begin to prepare for the time you sell or leave the business? Ideally, the moment you establish the business. PLANNING for exit...
There are both challenges and opportunities ahead for forecourt businesses. But those that succeed will be those who have understood the market and who have worked to supply the range and services their different customers demand, argues Palmer & Harvey.

Forecourts have to grasp the market

FORECOURT sites with convenience stores have a major opportunity to achieve commercial success in the coming years but only if their operators know the...

Investing in retail

Cornerstone attracting buyers for retail properties .

Cluck and collect eggs

A forecourt in Dumfries has introduced a collection service with a difference – an egg vending machine. Jet Border Cars reckons it’s the first forecourt...

Pushing forward in convenience

Chris Gallacher says UWS has big plans for 2019, with plenty of support for independents .