The early bird gets the licensing worm
With 2019 now upon us, the first batch of personal licence renewals will be due by September. The Scottish Government has advised personal licence holders to submit their renewal application by 31 May 2019, but licensing specialist Janet Hood has suggested retailers apply even earlier than that
A fine line between banter and bullying
‘It was only banter’ is an often-used excuse. Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at a recent employment tribunal case showing that, surprisingly, this defence can work. However, while staff may enjoy friendly jokes on shift, managers still have to know where to draw the line
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
Make sure you let staff take a break
Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at the law regarding rest breaks
More growth for forecourt food
IGD finds food to go thriving in the UK
New boss is on retail trail
Certas Energy UK retail director Richard Billington has set out some lofty goals for the Gulf fuel brand in Scotland
Chequered marketing
Jet races ahead at Silverstone birthday bash
Gulf bolsters CO division
CERTAS Energy, the firm behind Gulf, has bolstered its company-owned division with the appointment of Scott Harris to head up operations
Symbol solution for forecourts
Shopper First Programme hits the mark, says Costcutter
Gulf fuel is going far
Fuel economy was the name of the game at the Layer Marney Cup, with sponsor Gulf showing off the efficiency of its Gulf Endurance petrol
Jet is fuel of ideas
There’s plenty of change afoot for Cooper Brothers
Solution for the forecourt
TRDP adds fuel integration to EPOS
A 24/7 solution for tobacco sales
Making use of digital tools can have a major impact on bottom lines according to JTI
Making the most of EPOS technology
There are plenty of factors to consider when investing in a new EPOS system, but what are the benefits?
Loyalty support for local business
Scottish firm launches new scheme in Perth
Retailers be aware of the right to care
Employees who need time off to look after children or older relatives can be hard to accommodate in the busy retail sector. However, there are certain minimum allowances that must be made by law. Dentons partner Mark Hamilton explains employee rights when it comes to caring for dependants
