Gulf fuels good causes
MORE than £50,000 has been distributed to good causes across the UK thanks to Gulf Retail’s Oomph loyalty programme.
Post Office deal will protect your gadget
New policies can cover single or multiple devices .
Specialist outlets in demand
THE Honey Tree, a specialist baby items store in Stirling, has been sold by business agent Bruce & Co. The firm said it accepted...
Over 100 years of experience
GERMAN manufacturing firm Sielaff patented its first vending machine in 1887, so it has a fair bit of experience to draw on.
City convenience store up for grabs
A convenience store in a residential area to the south of Edinburgh city centre is being brought to the market by retail property agent...
PRA welcomes deal
THE Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed the news, reported in SG last month, that Murco has signed a deal to sell its retail business,...
Zapper’s view on the future of payments
IN an increasingly competitive market, the need to provide an offer with added value, as well as attracting and retaining customers is only getting more important. That’s the view of mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper.
Today’s adds craft to guides range
THE booming craft beer sector is the subject of the latest retailer advisory guide from Today’s Group, the wholesale grouping that includes several member...
Wholesaler adds Scottish dealers
Fuel supplier Greenergy has seen continued growth in Scotland since becoming a branded wholesaler for Esso, the company says. The deal, which means that...
Expanding in the forecourt channel
Nisa’s forecourt portfolio went from strength to strength despite the challenges of Covid-19, with a raft of new retailers joining the symbol
#MeToo highlights in-work harassment
With harassment firmly in the public eye and staff empowered to complain, it is important for retailers to have solid policies to create a safe work environment in their stores.
Paying the going rate
What is the National Minimum Wage?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour workers are entitled to by law. It doesn’t...
Vacancies down –but not in Scotland
Latest LDC figures show British shop vacancies hitting its lowest rate since 2009 but north of the border we go against the trend with...
UWS takes a tech approach to COVID
Wholesaler cleans depot with ‘bio-fogging’ system
Tips for staff training
TOBACCO firms are pretty vocal about the need for retailers to improve category knowledge among staff, but what’s the best way to go about it?
Booker’s big buy
Takeover could see mega symbol stable serving more than 9% of UK fascia stores
WHOLESALER and symbol group owner Booker is to buy symbol...
