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Protecting profit with good cover

Planning for a rainy day is good business sense and if there’s one thing the last few years have shown, it’s that market conditions are unpredictable.

A winning combo

Kilwinning’s KK Stores is a shop of two halves, run by two brothers who have invested in a massive refit to bring it up...
Claire McKee

Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal

When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .
Steve Rodell, managing director of retail at Christie & Co.

Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.
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Choosing the right retail brand

Wholesalers have plenty to offer independents
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City depot aims for a top three spot

WHOLESALE giant Bestway group has officially opened its new depot just south of the River Clyde in Glasgow’s Kilbirnie Street. The new unit becomes the...
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Minimising the risk in c-stores

Suresite launches assessment service .

Bullets and Booze

An analysis of the main effects of the recently-introduced Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 on the country’s convenience retail sector. By: Audrey Junner You...

Staying up to speed

If the claim that information is power is true anywhere it’s true in retailing. Knowing your levels of stock, current prices and margins...
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The new shop hybrids – Retailers diversifying income sources

BUSINESS agent Bruce & Co reckons there’s a distinct trend to developing and selling independent hybrid retail outlets that draw business from more than...
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Fast-moving security

MOTHERWELL-based Tyger Security says that in the last three years it has seen vast increases in available securities technologies and in customer demand for...

New app is sorted

Off-sales delivery app DrinkSorted has rebranded as Deliveries Sorted and is rolling out a new app solution for convenience retailers

Henderson Technology marks its 10th year

EPOS provider Henderson Technology has marked a major milestone by completing its 600th installation.
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Call for help on human trafficking

Forecourt car washes have been flagged as one of a number of sectors where human trafficking victims may be trapped in forced labour.
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Nisa and easy orders

NISA has developed a new mobile app offering its members a new way to place orders

Missing link

Reposs has launched a new product which aims to completely change the way retailers take payments. PSConnect is designed to create a seamless link between...