Fit for forecourts with Forum Insurance

Forum Insurance aims to ensure forecourt retailers have protected themselves against all manner of issues as they continue to face challenges in the sector.
Shoplifting is rising in Scotland.

Retailer groups demand action following shoplifting surge

All three major retailer associations are calling on the Scottish Government to offer support for retailers following the recent figures showing that shoplifting has reached an all-time high.

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...
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Pension obligations for part-time staff

In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
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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

Free to choose

IN February this year fuel supplier Greenergy took over supply to all independently owned Esso forecourts in Scotland, supplying Esso fuel to existing Esso-branded...
Father and son team John and Michael Kerr run established specialist brokerage company JFK Partnership

The power of partnership

SPECIALIST food broker the JFK Partnership has responsibility for what it sees as five major Scottish brands, Hamlyns of Scotland, Millar, Golden Cross, Nisha’s,...
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Have your say on crime

The ACS is calling on retailers to provide information from the last 12 months for its 2020 Crime Survey

“Exciting prospects” for dealers in 2017

Certas Energy’s retail director looks to the future for the industry. 2017 is full of exciting possibilities for Scotland’s fuel dealers. That’s the view of...
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Bestway buys Bargain Booze

BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
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Post Office deal will protect your gadget

New policies can cover single or multiple devices .
One Stop offers franchise retailers a store revamp up to the value of £50,000.

Franchise call for retailers

One Stop makes case for retail model

Co-op banks on Falkirk

Falkirk residents are benefiting from increased access to cash, thanks to a new partnership between Co-op and Glasgow-based firm OneBanks
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Gulf is racing ahead

Gulf has put the pedal to the floor when it comes to making the most of its sponsorship of the Woking-based McLaren Formula 1 team.
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Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.