Bound by duty

NOTHING is certain but uncertainty in the world of fuel retailing. While oil prices, following a fairly tumultuous period, appear to have stabilised, the...
Jane Green

Zero hours could face regulation countdown

Contracts that pay workers only when required can be useful for employer and employee. But fears of exploitation mean they are under scrutiny. WITH the...
Adrian Foster is a associate director - finance consultant with Christie Finance. Here he looks at the different reasons that lead many retailers to review their financial arrangements. adrian.foster@christiefinance.com

Money isn’t just for new store projects

by Adrian Foster SECURING finance in the retail sector has been perceived to be challenging over the last few years, but we have certainly seen...
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Post office comes to market

HAYCOCKS Post Office in Stevenson, North Ayrshire is on the market. The current vendor has decided to place the business on the market due to...
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Fast-moving security

MOTHERWELL-based Tyger Security says that in the last three years it has seen vast increases in available securities technologies and in customer demand for...
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Coverage fit for purpose

Forum Insurance talks insurance for retailers

Jet turns up the heat

JET’S 60th anniversary activity continues with a consumer promotion running until 7 September. Visitors to Jet forecourts will receive a code voucher to enter online,...
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers

Catering for changing tastes

The recent growth in convenience culture means drivers are even more prepared to do their shopping on-the-go, giving retailers who invest a real opportunity
Richard Billington

New boss is on retail trail

Certas Energy UK retail director Richard Billington has set out some lofty goals for the Gulf fuel brand in Scotland

New guidance on gender pay gap

Emily Shaw of Dentons answers questions on gender pay gap requirements

Opening channels

IT’S time for wholesalers to harness technology to address the changing face of local and convenience retailing and Batleys is determined to embrace the...

Step closer to regeneration

A Renfrew retailer is just weeks away from opening a new store opposite an Aldi supermarket. Scottish Grocer reported last year on Mohammed Jamil’s plans...
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Zapper’s view on the future of payments

IN an increasingly competitive market, the need to provide an offer with added value, as well as attracting and retaining customers is only getting more important. That’s the view of mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper.

A convenient climate truth

OVER one third of consumers believe that shopping at convenience stores is better for the environment, according to a new report from TWC.

Trading places in Aberdeen

McColl’s overhauls a former pub site to create a roomy c-store