Don’t suffer a dressing down
Dress codes are a common feature of many workplaces, but recently firms have hit headlines as their idea of appropriate corporate wear clashed with...
The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action
The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.
Calling for clarity
Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association, discusses the issue of fair fuel pricing across the supply chain.
Fuel prices have made plenty of...
Taking it with you
AG Barr sticks it to litter bugs through campaign
Taking care of cyber business – Interns assess security
A team of Scottish Business Resilience Centre computer security experts is now busy checking out computers at a series of small businesses after the...
Should you protect your brand identity?
by Ross Nicol
BUSINESS names, logos and other branding devices for goods and services can be valuable assets that are wise to protect.
A European...
Partners seek growth
TALK to people with decades of experience in the food and drink business and they’ll often use the word broker. It describes a company...
RVM solutions for convenience
DEPOSIT return is coming. The scheme may have suffered from delays, but the Scottish Government is wedded to the policy so, like it or not, retailers would do well to prepare.
Pushing forward at UWG
IT’S full steam ahead at United Wholesale Grocers (UWG), with the Glasgow-based wholesaler continuing to develop its fascia offer, while continually pushing to improve customer service.
Business agent heads into ninth decade
IT was time for a party last month when Christie + Co, the business property agency, celebrated the 80th anniversary of the day...
Esso added to MFG network
MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.
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...
Aiming for the best
BEST-one, the symbol store operation linked to Batleys and Bestway, has launched an online training programme for independent retailers and their staff, which aims...
Energy saving fridge E-volves
IS this the most efficient open-deck dairy case on the planet? Energy innovation company, Enviroglow, claims that its E-volve system will run “up to...
At the cutting edge of EPOS
A forecourt in Aberdeen has become the latest site to install Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS EPOS system .
PayPoint Engage launched for FMCG brands and convenience retailers
PayPoint Engage is a new service that aims to boost sales of products for FMCG brands and drive up additional spend for convenience retailers.
