Convenience in brief | Spar Scotland, SGF and Asda news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Spar Scotland, the SGF and Asda.
Business costs still hitting small firms
BUSINESS costs continued to rise during 2013, with energy costs still the most commonly seen increase among small businesses, according to research released late...
Pitfalls of giving staff references
Employers have a duty to be honest when giving references, but what happens if they get it wrong? A recent employment tribunal offers a...
EU workers rights in the age of Brexit
As uncertainty over Brexit continues, Rhona Azir and Claire McKee of Dentons look at the rights of EU nationals working in the UK and how Scottish retailers can avoid discriminating in their business
Keeping abreast of redundancy rules
At the end of March, P&O Ferries hit the headlines attracting substantial outrage from politicians, trade unions and the public alike when it dismissed around 800 employees without notice, subsequently replacing them with agency workers.
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...
CJ Lang ship is sailing ahead with increased turnover
Course correction leading to growth
Keep cashing in
CASH management company Cashmaster International has expanded its range of count-by-weight products with the launch of Cashmaster One.
The firm says the new offering...
ATM: an untapped business ally?
An ATM in a retail space holds appeal for both businesses and consumers, but remains an opportunity many retailers are yet to explore. Below,...
Electric vehicles motoring ahead
MORE battery electric vehicles were registered in 2021 than 2016-2020 combined – in a year that saw alternate fuels markedly grow their share of the new car market.
Seeing the future again
RETAILER-owned symbol group Nisa reckons the latest collection of store styles in its Store of the Future 2 format are proving fruitful for...
Distress purchases driving performance
Make room for home essentials, says Little Things boss
MFG adds talent to the team
THE UK’s largest independent forecourt operator has appointed a new commercial director
Evolution in convenience
Appy Shop sales director James Widdowson talks retail tech
RVM solutions for convenience
DEPOSIT return is coming. The scheme may have suffered from delays, but the Scottish Government is wedded to the policy so, like it or not, retailers would do well to prepare.
Convenience in Brief | Jisp, PO and BFFF news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about shopper habits during recent months.
