Bestway’s great rebate returns
Bestway Wholesale is reintroducing its Great Rebate initiative for customers from April. The scheme, which is now in its second year, aims to increase...
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...
Managing a step up – how to get it right
Choosing who to promote can be a tricky task for managers, especially within a small team, and can have legal ramifications too
by Alan Delaney*
How...
Filshill grabs the glittering prizes
Wholesaler bags five awards and takes the top title in a night of Scottish Wholesale Achievers triumph
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill came close to sweeping...
Nisa Heritage moving up
WHOLESALER and symbol operation Nisa says its own-label range is booming.
The firm described its trading figures for the Heritage own label range in...
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...
Strengthen supply
THOUGH a crucial activity, stock replenishment in independent retail largely remains time consuming, inefficient and inaccurate.
That’s the judgement of Anx Patel, founder and...
Minister urges wholesalers to register
EXCHEQUER Secretary to the Treasury Damian Hinds has written to thousands of businesses urging them to apply for the new Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme.
Wholesalers...
Eliminate cash handling
WHEN considering the issue of store security, a review of cash handling and collection is often advised.
The Scottish Safer Business Guide, published last month...
Nine in 10 hit by shop theft
92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police
NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...
Taking things to the next level
Mahmood Saleem is to expand the shop at his Jet site by adding a second floor, along with a Subway, ice-cream parlour and car...
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...
Focus on the future
Interview with Saleem Sadiq, owner of Spar, Paisley Road, Renfrew
The winner of the Retail Technology Award 2015 – sponsored by
the Retail Data Partnership
Winner details
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New directions
Kilwinning retailer Sandeep Dhaliwal has been running the family business for three years. His fresh ideas and a major refurbishment have yielded great results.
We...
FSS says shape up or face tax
‘We’ve been missing the Scottish dietary goals for the last 15 years, despite the range of changes already made’.
FOOD Standards Scotland – the country’s...
Step closer to regeneration
A Renfrew retailer is just weeks away from opening a new store opposite an Aldi supermarket.
Scottish Grocer reported last year on Mohammed Jamil’s plans...
