Canadian brand ready to expand
Freshii teams up with franchise whizz Anil Patil
ONE of the men credited with bringing Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks to the UK market looks set...
Third year for Silverstone partners
FUEL brand Jet is gearing up for its third year as the official fuel partner of Silverstone Classic, which takes place from 29 to...
Expo ends with Awards
Nisa recognises retailers and suppliers.
Convenience in brief | Asda, Aldi and SGF news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Asda, Aldi and the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
Bullets and Booze
An analysis of the main effects of the recently-introduced Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 on the country’s convenience retail sector.
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Retailer groups demand action following shoplifting surge
All three major retailer associations are calling on the Scottish Government to offer support for retailers following the recent figures showing that shoplifting has reached an all-time high.
Don’t fall for the invoice scams
Invoice fraud costs small and medium sized businesses in the United Kingdom more than £9bn each year, and it’s on the rise. Can you avoid...
Employment law set for changes
We now have a new UK government, the first single-party government for five years. In terms of employment regulations what could be in store?
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Specialist outlets in demand
THE Honey Tree, a specialist baby items store in Stirling, has been sold by business agent Bruce & Co. The firm said it accepted...
Lomond seizes chance to grow
Innovative wholesaler Lomond has unveiled ambitious plans for growth. The proposals include a major building project at the main warehouse, expansion of the Cake handmade sweet-treats business, its biggest and best trade show to date and a continued sustainability drive.
Energy cost concern
Energy costs are the third biggest concern for retailers, behind only the wholesale cost of goods and business rates
Handling flexible working requests
Dentons associate Claire McKee outlines the rules around work flexibility, as well as some of the potential benefits
Are the days of cash coming to an end?
Bank cash handling charges and changes to payment service commissions have put independent retailers under pressure but some consumers now expect to give up...
Back to the future
UNITED Wholesale Scotland is on course to open its second ‘Warehouse of the Future’, bringing a host of upgrades to its depot on Maxwell Road, Glasgow.
EPOS that’s fit for the future of retail
EPOS provider Reposs has been reacting to pandemic trends by adding a host of new features to its solutions for retailers.
Time to engage in open dialogue
Dentons advises employers to talk with staff
