Still important to refresh

As this section of SG goes to press it’s expected that the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill will go through the third stage of...
Karen Farell

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
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.
Landmark Wholesale Website

Fresh new feel for Landmark website

LANDMARK Wholesale has unveiled a fresh new look for its website

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
Jane Green

Take care to mind your languages

The UK has a very diverse workforce. In industries such as retailing there are practical needs for English langauge skills. But don’t rush language...
Laura-Morrison

Coronavirus and statutory sick pay

SSP amendments and their effect on businesses
Christie+Co

Business agent heads into ninth decade

IT was time for a party last month when Christie + Co, the business property agency, celebrated the 80th anniversary of the day...
27% of retailers are concerned about employee theft of stock and 14% list employee theft of cash as a concern, according to the Retail Fraud Survey.

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...
electric-car-push

Government wants to push electric cars

We’re going to electric avenue
Certas Energy is using Scottish sites it bought in 2012 as a test bed for fuel retailing developments and forecourt store analysis.

Scottish sites aim to learn and teach

THE forecourt market may be challenging but there’s scope to succeed and a group of sites in Scotland might show the way forward. That’s what...

Jet turns up the heat

JET’S 60th anniversary activity continues with a consumer promotion running until 7 September. Visitors to Jet forecourts will receive a code voucher to enter online,...

Change is afoot in symbol sector

Mergers, acquisitions and the collapse of P&H have made their mark on the fascia landscape

Milkshake closing in on 1,000

Milkshake to go brand F’real has hit a major milestone, having installed its 900th unit in the UK convenience sector

Interest-free deal makes the news

HUNDREDS of convenience stores and newsagents have taken advantage of the two-year interest-free Menzies Reposs EPOS deal, paying weekly on their news bill, says...

Aldi trial expanded

Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo