Are the days of cash coming to an end?
Bank cash handling charges and changes to payment service commissions have put independent retailers under pressure but some consumers now expect to give up...
Business sales back on the front foot?
Agent sees deals up in October after strong summer
ECONOMICS experts differ about how strong the economy currently is but one specialist retail and hospitality...
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'.
Prepare for GDPR with a data review
Alison Bryce, a partner at Dentons, looks at how the European Union’s sweeping new data protection laws will affect Scotland’s retailers
All about insurance
WHEN insuring a forecourt, it’s worth seeking out professional advice
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.
Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers
New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
Food to Go solutions with Counterline
Counterline is the market leader for the design and manufacture of bespoke foodservice counters and displays
Work on AdBlue gets green award
Wetstock management company Fairbanks is recognised for its efforts to reduce the production and release of toxic emissions with the rollout of new dispensers.
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Next steps for the SWA
Change looks to be the major theme for the Scottish Wholesale Association’s 2019 annual conference this summer, with new faces at the top across the board .
Building paths back to the workplace
Legal expert Claire Maclean, from Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland, looks at government guidance for employers to support those returning to work after a career break.
Get ready for more licensing change
Scotland’s licensing laws are set to be modified again. The Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill, introduced to the Scottish Parliament recently, makes a...
Retail rents down but more stable than 2013
Commercial property agent sees more areas reporting steady rent values. But Scotland’s retail performance is mixed and issues remain, says Colliers.
THE years since the...
Paying the going rate
What is the National Minimum Wage?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour workers are entitled to by law. It doesn’t...
Defending your store from cyber-attacks
Stephen Franklyn, director of Lithium Systems and an outsourcing IT support and technology specialist, offers advice to retailers on how to protect their business...
Getting the right deal for your store
Dentons partner Stuart Fitzsimmons on how detail can make the difference in financial negotiations
