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PRA welcomes deal

THE Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed the news, reported in SG last month, that Murco has signed a deal to sell its retail business,...

A time of change

LONDIS symbol owner the Musgrave Group, an Irish firm which also includes Irish fascia such as Super Valu and Centra, last year reported that...
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Pandemic crisis fuelling change

JET retailer partners have been adapting their offer to better serve their communities throughout the pandemic – according to Áine Corkery, brand manager for Phillips 66.
Unitas is offering free NPD stock.

Unitas NPD for free

WHOLESALER buying group Unitas has launched a free stock offer for its retailer customers
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Stores alive with sound of music

New customer research has revealed that stores playing music are more likely to be recommended by customers than those that don’t.
Retailer Garry Haigh (above) says Peterhead Motors has been “crazy busy” since he switched supply to Filshill and converted his shop to the new KeyStore More fascia. Turnover is up over 25%, with categories like craft beer attracting new customers.

Bringing More to the forecourt

As one of the country’s first KeyStore More retailers, Garry Haigh of Peterhead is heading into 2018 with a new shop and loads of ideas.
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A strong format is key to success

Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
Alan Delaney is an associate in the employment & pensions team at Maclay Murray & Spens LLP and a member of the firm’s food and drink team.

Conciliation process to cut tribunal risks

New rules which take effect this month means that many disputes that previously would have gone to an employment tribunal will now have to...
Tariq Nabi is an employment lawyer at Dentons

The importance of diversity training

Tariq Nabi talks diversity training in the workplace

Agent ready for market boost

BUSINESS agent Cornerstone  has begun a major expansion programme to take advantage of what it sees as the improving market. A new website has been...
TLM reckons new technology can help independent stores take on the multiples.

Lead the way with new tech

Digital solutions for independents
Jane Green is a partner and head of the Employment & Pensions team at Maclay Murray & Spens LLP and a member of the firm’s Food and Drink team.

Employment tribunals see major changes

Fees to bring cases, changes to dismissal compensation amounts and new pre-claim arbitration periods make it a whole new world. By Jane Green THE government’s decision...

An electric charity drive

NEW and used car dealer Lookers has been charging ahead with an alternative fuel themed charity initiative.

Getting the right deal for your store

Dentons partner Stuart Fitzsimmons on how detail can make the difference in financial negotiations
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Zapping into a New Year

Scheme expands in Scotland NOT yet one year on from its launch in the UK, mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper has rolled out...

Own label bouys up supermarkets

PREMIUM own-label products bucked the supermarket trend ahead of the 2016 festive season, recording a 13% year-on-year increase in sales against continued slow growth...