Unpaid trial periods risk breach of rules

The use of unpaid workers during trial periods and training has gained national attention – what is the legal status of these work periods?
Claire McKee

Good work bringing change this April

Don’t get caught out by employment reforms this spring
HIM said it is important for retailers to note that the rise of FTG doesn’t mean fewer shoppers are purchasing fuel.

FTG is the new fuel

The main reason for shoppers visiting a forecourt is now food to go, according to convenience retailing industry analyst HIM Research & Consulting

A year in review: major employment law events

Dentons legal expert Laura Morrison reviews 2021 and looks ahead to 2022.
DSL’s Fitness Smart Bracelet.

Giving pump promos some juice

While consumers remain unlikely to purchase a new smartphone or tablet from a forecourt, DSL reckons they will buy their accessories if the price is right.

Canadian brand ready to expand

Freshii teams up with franchise whizz Anil Patil ONE of the men credited with bringing Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks to the UK market looks set...
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Employment law – some key issues

Companies of all sizes in food and drink and retailing face ever-changing employment laws. What are some of the most important things to be...

Fuel steam ahead at Dalmellington store

Village forecourt makes two for Brian Connolly

With an eye to the future

Certas continues to grow CERTAS Energy, the firm behind forecourt brand Gulf, is continuing to push forward, expanding its forecourt footprint in Scotland to more...
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Highland pharmacy on the market

A village pharmacy in Mallaig on the ‘Road to the Isles’ is being marketed for sale by business agent Christie + Co. The agent describes...

Set for a late rush?

THE act that governs licensing aspects of Scotland’s drinks regulations – rules such as how many licences are needed to run a liquor retailing...

Eight Spar stores put up for sale

Wholesaler CJ Lang has appointed Christie & Co to sell eight of its Spar branded stores across Scotland .
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PayPoint is on the money

Payment service provider PayPoint is safeguarding access to cash among some of the most vulnerable communities in the UK amid the cost of living crisis.
Rupert Turner

Jetting into a new role

Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.

Seeking support from the crowd

For many enterprising businesses, such as BrewDog and Diet Chef, the emergence of crowdfunding has proved the perfect antidote to bank lending and venture...

Over 100 years of experience

GERMAN manufacturing firm Sielaff patented its first vending machine in 1887, so it has a fair bit of experience to draw on.