Transforming convenience
If there is one trend that emerged during lockdown that looks like it could change convenience retailing forever, it’s home delivery
Full suite rolled into one app
Increasing demand for technical solutions might be good news for the multiples, with their big budgets and head office staff, but where does it leave the local retailer?
EPOS solutions fit for today’s retailer
Faisal Sattar of Mhouse Solutions in Motherwell discusses its EPOS system, called MPOS
MFG adds talent to the team
THE UK’s largest independent forecourt operator has appointed a new commercial director
Multiples under fire on margins
Consumer group critical of large multiple fuel retailers taking high margins during lockdown
Tips for staff training
TOBACCO firms are pretty vocal about the need for retailers to improve category knowledge among staff, but what’s the best way to go about it?
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
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
Coronavirus and statutory sick pay
SSP amendments and their effect on businesses
Slow recovery for fuel sales
Fuel sales in the UK continue to sit well below normal levels, but volumes are starting to creep up.
Helping hand protection
Forecourt hygiene equipment provided GripHero has been offering its dispensers free of charge to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Industry calls for hydrogen clarity
Leading businesses across the UK’s energy and automotive sectors have called for the government to set out a hydrogen fuel roadmap.
Immigration after Brexit transition
New rules on foreign workers come into force on 1 January
CJ Lang expands its offer
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been expanding its offer with new supplier partnerships
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
All systems go at wholesaler HQ
Filshill firing on all cylinders during crisis
