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Jet is set for a makeover

New forecourt design will be rolled out across network
Beth Johnston

Protect staff from abusive shoppers

It is not uncommon for retail workers to experience abusive behaviour from customers, and there is growing pressure on employers to be proactive in preventing such behaviour.
Miconex managing director Colin Munro.

Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit

Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
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Nisa agrees third fully branded site

WHOLESALER and symbol store company Nisa earlier this year launched its own-brand fuel offering in partnership with Greenergy and now has three fully Nisa-branded...
Spar offers a variety of packages and credit terms from co-investment in store refurbishment to franchise agreements.

Options widen as symbols progress

Discussions with the Post Office, Subway, Cuisine de France and Costa Coffee Point of sale that signals value with price comparisons to the major multiples Franchise...
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Fire and rehire is risky business

Controversial practice should be a tactic of last resort
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Gala days for Spar in the Borders

ADAM Purves is a well-known name in the Borders. Established in 1879 as a blacksmith, the company moved into fuel and car sales, establishing...
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Collaboration will do nicely, thank you

American Express-commissioned survey finds small businesses working together locally can add £30,000 to annual sales and save on costs INDEPENDENT retailers and small merchants that...

All pumped up after a revamp

FORECOURT retailer John Sommerville has joined forces with symbol group Mace to revamp his Bathgate store. Taking the reins of a site he operated for...
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HR firm says retailers milked on insurance

Human resources advisor claims store operators and other companies are paying for employment tribunal cover that they probably don’t need. THOUSANDS of small retailers...
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Fit for the 21st century?

Adam Matthew, partner with Miller Hendry Solicitors, which has offices in Perth, Crieff and Dundee, says ‘Fit and proper’ raised thorny issues in the...

Considering your auto enrolment options

Thousands of small shops will soon be required to set up auto enrolment pensions for their workers. There are many pension providers – including...
The AdBlue by Yara pouch is designed for use by consumers to cut NOx emissions.

Award-winning protection

A SYSTEM designed to remove harmful nitrous oxide emissions from diesel engines has picked up an environmental award for its portable and eco-friendly approach

ScotGov unveils emissions zones

New bill could restrict diesel drivers

14% of indie forecourts close

INDEPENDENT forecourt businesses are closing at a faster rate in Scotland than the rest of Britain, and as a result, the retailers who remain...
BILSLAND’S

Island opportunity – Arran independent

BILSLAND’S, the Isle of Arran’s largest independent retail outlet, is for sale through Colliers International. The business, in the centre of Brodick, features a retail...