ePlanning changes

CHANGES to a new portal for Scotland’s online planning and building standards administration system continue this month. From 13 January, applicants will no longer be...
Laura-Morrison

Coronavirus and statutory sick pay

SSP amendments and their effect on businesses

Tapping into social can drive footfall

Convenience retailers share their tips on how to make the most of social media for your store .

BP extends its M&S food deal

MARKS & Spencer and BP have extended their convenience partnership, with a new deal set to run until 2030.

Two more for Jet’s portfolio

Highland sites join Jet’s network

Time to act is fast approaching

ENVIPCO has been working with Scottish retailers for a number of years now – but the real busy period is coming soon as the deposit return live date approaches.
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Compliance costs and how to tame them

After its member survey showed the average small and medium-sized employer saw, in 2014, an above-inflationary rise of £713 in annual compliance costs, the...
ASDA self service age check

Computer age checks are on trial

In a first for the UK, Asda has launched an automated age verification solution for self-service checkouts on a trial basis.
Licensing fees are supposed to pay for the workings the system but he suspects they may turning a profit for some of the councils that administer them.

Variations on a theme – Trade still looking for answers

The Scottish Government has been consulting on the workings of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. Several areas of the law were highlighted for consideration....

Digital future for c-stores

PayPoint backs innovation

A window into stunning sales

Firm says its new media screens offer brands 15% average sales uplift CONVENIENCE store retailers  across the country are reaching shoppers in a whole new...

Tread carefully with cash in hand

What are the risks and tax issues associated with paying cash to workers?
Forum Insurance team

Coverage fit for purpose

Forum Insurance talks insurance for retailers

What’s the story in Tobermory?

Post Office says island opportunity awaits an established retailer or a new talent as Mull joins post office sites available under transformation scheme. RECENT research...
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Jet is fuel of ideas

There’s plenty of change afoot for Cooper Brothers
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Harvest adds more

FUEL firm Harvest Energy has been adding more British filling stations to its list of customers, including the latest outlet to choose the Spar...