Plugging into the potential
Retailers across Scotland are being encouraged to fit multiple new electric vehicle charge points to their forecourts and premises to meet the rising numbers of customers now driving EVs.
O’Loughlin signed up by Forum
Forum Insurance has appointed channel expert Michael O’Loughlin to the new position of non-executive director of retail.
Better family leave policies can win over employees
Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
CMA Investigation into Asda stores begins
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its initial investigations into Asda’s purchase of 132 retail sites from the Co-op.
Travelling in the right direction
Bosses at the Petrol Retailers Association have outlined key trends for forecourt operators in 2023, as well as highlighting the benefits of membership.
TWC launches new digital platform for retail insights
TWC Group is launching SmartView Convenience, a convenience market read to help organisations understand retail trends and sector performance.
System to crack down on crime
Retail crime plagues store owners across the entire UK and as the cost-of-living crisis continues, more retailers will find themselves under pressure.
Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers
New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
We are here for your convenience
TOMRA says its RVM machines are ideal for c-stores
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.
A triumph for common sense
Andrew McCaffery, global EPR director at Ecoveritas, responds to the latest DRS advice from the Scottish Government.
A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
Small businesses will need more time for DRS
Adam Hardie, head of food and drink at Johnston Carmichael, chartered accountants and business advisers, looks at DRS
Seal of approval warrants concern
Alison Bryce, intellectual property and technology expert at Dentons UK discusses what implications the Queen’s death can have business.
Serving up success in food to go
National wholesaler JJ Foodservice is celebrating reaching a new record for its sales across the year.
United for the future in retail
It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
