Lomond thrives in tough times
LOCKDOWNS presented many businesses with challenges, with the wholesale channel hit particularly hard.
Nine in 10 hit by shop theft
92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police
NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...
Innovation partners
NISA has created a new management role aimed at offering increasing access for to the latest retail trials run by the symbol.
RVM solutions for convenience
DEPOSIT return is coming. The scheme may have suffered from delays, but the Scottish Government is wedded to the policy so, like it or not, retailers would do well to prepare.
Appeal decision affects holidays
Ruling has consequences for accumulated holiday pay, but potential for further action means issue isn’t settled
Don’t be late for refresher class
If you gained your personal licence and became a personal licence holder (PLH) on or before the day the current licensing laws fully came...
Preparing for new disclosure changes
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 202, which received royal assent on 14 July, and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 are set to change the criminal record checks regime and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Mark Hamilton summarises the key changes
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'.
Franchise call for retailers
One Stop makes case for retail model
Cash in hand key
OVER half of all Scottish convenience stores now provide an ATM service as part of their offer to customers, ATM provider YourCash has revealed.
The power to react
With the right EPOS system, retailers can react quickly to information from customers and give an improved level of service. But not all systems...
Profit on the up at Booker
WHOLESALE and cash & carry giant Booker saw profit before tax rise 16% on turnover that was up 1.9% in the first half of...
Hot stuff is on the menu
Stone Willy lays out FTG offer
Wholesaler helping out in the community
The team at United Wholesale Grocers has been stepping up its support for retailers and the community during the coronavirus outbreak
AWRS: know the rules
THE Scottish Wholesale Association has urged retailers to check their alcohol wholesaler is registered under new rules, which come into force on April 1.
After...
Be ready to deal with work stress
Last month’s European Health and Safety at Work Week took the theme Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress. Enterprise organisation the Forum of Private Business is...
