Staying on the right side of work checks
All employers have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that their employees have the right to work here. In the retail sector, where stores often have to hire quickly to cover difficult shifts, the pitfalls of employing an illegal worker can be a real risk .
Getting ready for DRS implementation
Scotland is set to be the first part of the UK to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use drinks containers.
Aiming for the best
BEST-one, the symbol store operation linked to Batleys and Bestway, has launched an online training programme for independent retailers and their staff, which aims...
Posting profits
Award-winning local store Best-one Brownlie’s of Biggar added another string to its bow when it introduced a Post Office in August 2013. Almost two...
Pick your partner
It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist.
THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
Keeping ‘field to fork’ secure
Soil Association and Provenance team up to bring improved supply chain transparency
Change is afoot in symbol sector
Mergers, acquisitions and the collapse of P&H have made their mark on the fascia landscape
A fresh look for forecourts
Jet retail business manager Oliver Muller has Scottish ambitions .
Speedy coffee
Drinks on-the-go a hot prospect for forecourts
Jisp urges retailers to make the most of demand
With any luck, pandemic restrictions will ease in 2021, but demand for delivery services isn’t going anywhere
Asda shakes up forecourts
The new Asda On the Moveforecourt concept, which launched on a trial basis at five sites earlier this year, will start to roll out more widely this month.
Driving margins through live data
WE may live in a material world, but when it comes to forecourt retailing, decisions are increasingly driven by data.
We are here for your convenience
TOMRA says its RVM machines are ideal for c-stores
Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team
Convenience chain Nisa has enhanced its support for Scottish retailers with two new recruits to its retail development team in Scotland.
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...
