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Staff need support through bills crisis

Harriet Gray, Employment Associate in the People, Reward and Mobility team at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, discusses employee wellbeing and productivity.
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Strategic gains says Spar

FOOD and drink to go brand partners and even sit-in licensed trade operations were highlighted by Spar UK managing director Debbie Robinson at the...

Make some noise

Fuel supplier urges forecourt industry to recognise the “remarkable turnaround” due to retailers It's a very exciting time for petrol retailers as changing consumer behaviour means...

Concerns over fuel proposals

PRA and Certas Energy voice worries over Westminster plans to introduce ‘green petrol’ THE Petrol Retailers Association has written to Parliamentary under Secretary of State...

Londis – Keeping it in the family

SYMBOL store operation Londis, part of the Musgrave Group, sees itself as a family-run business that deals, frequently, with family-run retail businesses. It offers...
Modern EPOS systems such as this Mhouse till can make a difference in store.

Plenty of avenues worth investigating

New tech can take a store to the next level
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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?
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Software goes into Orbis sites

Fuek software solution provider EdgePetrol has joined forces with Orbis Tech to offer more features for forecourt retailers .
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Counterline display counters chosen for Deli by Shell

Counterline’s retail products are an excellent solution for forecourts and retail spaces. With quality products that are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing, they can be found in most high street retail chains
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Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers
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Pandemic crisis fuelling change

JET retailer partners have been adapting their offer to better serve their communities throughout the pandemic – according to Áine Corkery, brand manager for Phillips 66.

Truss must help, says association

The Petrol Retailers Association has written to new Prime Minister Liz Truss calling for urgent action to protect its members against soaring operating costs.
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Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
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SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.   
Laura Morrison

Employment law set for changes

We now have a new UK government, the first single-party government for five years. In terms of employment regulations what could be in store? What...

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