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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...
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Change to survive

Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...

Fuel steam ahead at Dalmellington store

Village forecourt makes two for Brian Connolly

14% of indie forecourts close

INDEPENDENT forecourt businesses are closing at a faster rate in Scotland than the rest of Britain, and as a result, the retailers who remain...
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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
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Supermarkets pump it up

After years of tax and wholesale price hikes, things were looking better in fuel retailing. But in petrol, things are rarely simple for very...
Laura-Morrison

Coronavirus and statutory sick pay

SSP amendments and their effect on businesses
Paul Yates of Jet reckons there is demand among consumers for premium fuel.

Ambition will be rewarded

Paul Yates of Jet weighs in on future prospects
Nugent said Gulf has achieved 100% Costa coffee, lottery and PayPoint coverage.

Gulf eyes growth through retailing

Certas ready to spend on forecourt stores
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Human touch is crucial

SOLID software and dependable hardware are important, but retailers should also take the human element into account when choosing an EPOS firm.
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Make sure on ECA

THE Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is designed to encourage the installation of energy-efficient equipment. It offers a 100% First Year Allowance (FYA) for investments...

Are you liable for staff crimes?

By Alan Delaney A Supreme Court decision confirms that employers can face liability for crimes committed by staff even if there is little evidence of...
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

MHouse urges retailers to invest in tech

A savvy approach to tech management will make all the difference for convenience stores across Scotland, helping to aid the shopping experience for customers and improving the sales for retailers, reckons EPOS provider MHouse.

DRS takes a step forward

Consultancy appointed for the UK's deposit return scheme roll-out.
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Booker heads to the fore

WHOLESALER Booker has added almost 900 new forecourt outlets to its customer base with two new partnerships

Shelf space – the competition frontier

Brand owners may well offer incentives to ensure good positions in store but if that excludes competitors there could be competition concerns FROM fridges to...