Ramifications of disruptive weather
Mark Hamilton looks at the ramifications of weather warnings and whether there is an obligation to pay those who did not turn up for work
Scottish EPOS firm prepares for expansion
MOTHERWELL-BASED EPOS company MHouse Solutions has announced it is taking its systems south of the border.
The firm, which already services over 400 stores in...
Unpaid trial periods risk breach of rules
The use of unpaid workers during trial periods and training has gained national attention – what is the legal status of these work periods?
Power of flower – New scents for home & on the road
CAR and home care supplier 151 Products has developed a collection of Gerbera-style flower air fresheners for homes and cars. The eight-strong floral-inspired range...
Asda’s £438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail
Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.
Getting ready for DRS implementation
Scotland is set to be the first part of the UK to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use drinks containers.
Chain adds Hamilton store
FAST-GROWING c-store owner Martin McColl’s has bought the Londis Convenience Store and Post Office in Cadzow Street, Hamilton, in South Lanarkshire.
Daniel Arrandale,...
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...
International giant with local advantages
Inernational food-to-go brand Subway reckons that, as well as delivering a service that has major consumer awareness and engagement, it provides a series of highly...
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.
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
Tankers put on the ribbon for charity
Fuel brand Jet has joined forces with the charity Children with Cancer UK to support efforts to determine the causes, find cures and provide...
Conciliation process to cut tribunal risks
New rules which take effect this month means that many disputes that previously would have gone to an employment tribunal will now have to...
Up for sale – C-store in Ayrshire on main street position
AN established Ayrshire c-store business is on sale through the Glasgow office of business agent, Christie + Co.
Binghams Premier Convenience Store in Glaisnock Street,...
Operating on a higher level
Retailers should think of their EPOS as the “operating system” of their convenience store, according to Faisal Sattar, managing director of MHouse
Lifestyle switch for sale
INVERARAY Post Office and Store in Inveraray, in Argyll & Bute, under the ownership of a husband and wife team since 1996, is to...
