Retailers warn on rate poundage increases
SRC says massive shift to business charges as source of local government funding takes no account of trading circumstances and the effect on retail...
Criminal charges and dismissal
Employer rights when an employee is charged with an offence
Make sure the cover and the price is right
Getting the best value insurance is wise – but it isn’t all about the price. Get what you need and don’t pay for cover...
What’s the story in Tobermory?
Post Office says island opportunity awaits an established retailer or a new talent as Mull joins post office sites available under transformation scheme.
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Specialist outlets in demand
THE Honey Tree, a specialist baby items store in Stirling, has been sold by business agent Bruce & Co. The firm said it accepted...
New leave rights for unpaid carers
Employees who are also unpaid carers will be entitled to an additional five days’ unpaid leave.
MUP may not be the silver bullet
Licensing specialist Janet Hood reflects on the long-debated minimum unit pricing measure and considers whether it will have the desired affect on the nation’s health.
Overwhelmed by overtime? Don’t be
With the busy Christmas period upon us, many retailers will once again be relying on staff working overtime to make the most of the increased footfall. Claire McKee, an associate in the employment team at Dentons, looks at the impact of overtime and other incentives on the season’s holiday pay
Stand and deliver
Audrey Junner, partner at Hill Brown Licensing, offers some insights into the dos and don’ts of alcohol delivery
Don’t let doomsday knock you down
You may love retail, you may have an excellent store but things can change – so structure your business to protect your personal life
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Refresh deadline approaching
Scottish Grocer has been highlighting the forthcoming deadline for refresher training for personal licence holders for several months. In part that’s because there was...
The National Living Wage – the details
Staff costs changed significantly for many convenience retailers in the spring and there’s more to come with the NLW scheduled to reach £9...
Food chain firms on trafficking duty
The Modern Slavery Act brings reporting requirements to many wholesalers, larger retailers and food industry firms. Find out who is affected and how to...
Shop, post office and rooms in Perthshire
A traditional Post Office and shop in the Perthshire village of Comrie has been placed on the market through commercial property agents Cornerstone.
The...
City store and PO changes hands
L&Js Grocers, a grocer and Post Office business on the outskirts of Aberdeen city centre has been s old through business broker Bruce &...
Zero hours could face regulation countdown
Contracts that pay workers only when required can be useful for employer and employee. But fears of exploitation mean they are under scrutiny.
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