Appy start to the new year
Online shopping platform Appy Shop enters 2021 with a strong foothold in Scotland’s convenience sector
Energy cost concern
Energy costs are the third biggest concern for retailers, behind only the wholesale cost of goods and business rates
Enhanced Capital Allowance
WHAT is the ECA?
It’s explained on the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) website
www.gov.uk/decc
The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme enables businesses to...
Food waste app can drive discount sales
Sustainability is at the heart of a new app which connects consumers with reduced-to-clear deals in their area
Wholesale family takeover
GLASGOW cash and carry business Alfa Wholesale, which provides a comprehensive ethnic foods service to retailers and caterers, is expanding its fleet of delivery...
Ready to look into the future
THE development of symbol groups by wholesaling companies and the use of new technologies and digital communications in wholesaling will both figure this month...
Campaign shines light on new law
Crimestoppers has been throwing its weight behind the new Protection of Workers Act by reaching out to retailers and consumers in a bid to raise awareness of the new law.
Tech solution for forecourt coffee
UCC rolls out to-go solution with all the mod cons
Employee theft moves up the list – Security focus
ARE stores seriously affected by criminal activity carried out by staff?
A study published recently by consultancy firm Retail Knowledge, sponsored by a cash security...
Former Tesco exec to head MFG retail
TOP 50 Indies forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has appointed former supermarket executive Richard Baker as its new retail director.
Richard had a varied 37-year...
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...
Forecourts have to grasp the market
FORECOURT sites with convenience stores have a major opportunity to achieve commercial success in the coming years but only if their operators know the...
A rates strategy that will do serious harm
One of Scotland’s leading rating experts argues that businesses in Scotland should lobby urgently for a Holyrood u-turn
by Peter Muir
THE Scottish Government has...
Get a paper round system that delivers
A well-run home news delivery and shop saves service can be a good source of a regular income, drive potential customers to your shop...
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...
Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
