Refresh yourself on account

RETAIL workers who plan to take either a SCPLH course or the SCPLH Refresher course could be in line for official financial assistance...

51,589 retail units lie empty

ALMOST a quarter of GB’s retail estate remains empty, according to the most recent research from the Local Data Company. In March, vacancy rates...

The right partner can drive growth

NEW Year is a time for reflection – for c-store retailers that could mean considering a change in symbol group partner.
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A step for DRS prep

Up to 60 jobs are set to be created in Aberdeen by waste management firm Biffa in preparation for the deposit return scheme.
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Fire and rehire is risky business

Controversial practice should be a tactic of last resort
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Contactless is more

Costcutter Supermarket Group (CSG) has urged its retailers to embrace technology like contactless payment and self-service tills

Retailers warn on rate poundage increases

SRC says massive shift to business charges as source of local government funding takes no account of trading circumstances and the effect on retail...
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CMA Investigation into Asda stores begins

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its initial investigations into Asda’s purchase of 132 retail sites from the Co-op.
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Fresh new feel for Landmark website

LANDMARK Wholesale has unveiled a fresh new look for its website
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Online shop? Be ready to go the distance

Are you thinking of taking orders online or running an eBay shop on the side? Be aware of the rules on distance selling. DELIVERING goods...

Strengthen supply

THOUGH a crucial activity, stock replenishment in independent retail largely remains time consuming, inefficient and inaccurate. That’s the judgement of Anx Patel, founder and...

Holyrood to speed up broadband rollout

THE Scottish Government says almost £18m funding is being made available to “accelerate high-speed broadband roll-out for Scotland’s rural communities”. Holyrood describes the news as...

Ask me another – virtual information-providing stand

QUEUE-management specialist Tensator, has introduced a new interactive feature to its Virtual Assistant Ultra, an information-providing stand designed to create the illusion of a...
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Power of flower – New scents for home & on the road

CAR and home care supplier 151 Products has developed a collection of Gerbera-style flower air fresheners for homes and cars. The eight-strong floral-inspired range...
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Looking for your story

RESEARCH firm HIM revealed earlier this year that one in eight shoppers at typical forecourt stores in Britain don’t have a car. With fuel...

Gulf fuel is going far

Fuel economy was the name of the game at the Layer Marney Cup, with sponsor Gulf showing off the efficiency of its Gulf Endurance petrol