Best practice for ‘firing and rehiring’
Legal expert Laura Morrison, from Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland, explains why employers should check out the Draft Code on 'firing and rehiring'.
Systematic approach
Choosing the right EPOS system for your business can be a daunting task. In this feature, two leading providers of EPOS systems offer their...
Collaboration will do nicely, thank you
American Express-commissioned survey finds small businesses working together locally can add £30,000 to annual sales and save on costs
INDEPENDENT retailers and small merchants that...
A supply chain solution
DATA specialist Nielsen Brandbank has launched a new service which it reckons will help solve the problem of inaccurate and inconsistent data in the supply chain.
Land reform to affect all
Giant estate agent says community right to buy could change rules in towns as well as rural areas
LAND reform plans of the Scottish Government...
Retailers taking systems forward
Retail technology has come a long way in recent years. We asked two specialist EPOS suppliers to explain their particular strengths.
ASIF Ashraf is an...
Keeping on top of carers’ rights
There are approximately five million people currently providing unpaid care in the UK. Karen Farrell, an employment lawyer at Dentons, looks at what rights carers are afforded in the workplace under the law
PayPoint revenue drops
PAYPOINT, the payment services firm which also has a share of the Collect+ parcel service that features in many c-stores, saw its UK revenue...
Using social media to keep up appearances
Social media is everywhere, including in the workplace. Laura Morrison, an employment lawyer with Dentons, discusses what retailers can do to try and minimise their reputational risks online .
Zero hours under election spotlight
What are zero hours contracts?
Zero hours contracts, as the name suggests, are employment contracts that do not guarantee any work to the individual. The...
Legal advice – Don’t pay the price for careless chat
Be very careful who you discuss pricing with. It will soon become easier for authorities to prosecute on price fixing.
By Catriona Munro
COMPETITION in food...
Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.
Facebook and Twitter – take care out there
It might seem prudent, useful and modern to check a job candidate’s social media activities. But would-be employers have to be careful about just...
Big consequences for poor hygiene
The trend for tough sentencing across health, safety and food hygiene law means Scottish food and drink businesses now face losing their livelihoods and...
EU workers rights in the age of Brexit
As uncertainty over Brexit continues, Rhona Azir and Claire McKee of Dentons look at the rights of EU nationals working in the UK and how Scottish retailers can avoid discriminating in their business
Vital protection or a lot of hassle?
The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) came into force on April 1. But what is its purpose? And what are the pitfalls for wholesalers...
