All systems go at wholesaler HQ
Filshill firing on all cylinders during crisis
Itchin’ for a kitchen
Food-to-go franchises going well in Scotland
WHEN talking about food to go, Will Robinson, marketing director for pizza franchise Stone Willy’s Kitchen, reckons Scottish convenience...
The future of forecourts
If forecourt retailers were wondering what the fuel market may look like in the decades ahead, they couldn’t have engineered a better case study in low-volume fuel sales than what has occurred under the Covid-19 pandemic
Make sure you let staff take a break
Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at the law regarding rest breaks
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.
Employment rules in the new social world
Social media presents new challenges to retailers and other employers – be careful about any checks you carry out and lay down clear rules...
Proving c-stores really can deliver
Fife retailer Zahid Ullah is aiming to get small c-stores offering online shopping and delivery with new technology.
A Kelty retailer has launched a new...
Fuel brand aims to jet into the north
JET, the retail brand of oil firm Phillips 66, plans to strengthen its Scottish presence by increasing its network of independently owned Jet-branded forecourts...
Testing times for fuel fraudsters
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has unveiled new roadside fuel-testing equipment to tackle the trade in illicit diesel.
The hi-tech equipment has been introduced to...
MUP may not be the silver bullet
Licensing specialist Janet Hood reflects on the long-debated minimum unit pricing measure and considers whether it will have the desired affect on the nation’s health.
Two more for Jet’s portfolio
Highland sites join Jet’s network
United depot to double in size
• Drinks to be added to Glasgow south side unit
• Edinburgh depot planned for 2014
• Former Today’s chief joins board
GLASGOW-based wholesaler United Wholesale (Scotland) is to double...
Official statistics support our case says FairFuel UK
FAIRFUEL UK, the campaign to reduce fuel taxes that’s backed by the Road Haulage Association, the RAC and others, has claimed that Government thinking...
Speedy coffee
Drinks on-the-go a hot prospect for forecourts
New rules bring criminal risk
The Persons of Significant Control register system goes live this month. It will have important effects on companies, partnerships, directors and others.
NEW regulations could...
Preparing for new disclosure changes
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 202, which received royal assent on 14 July, and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 are set to change the criminal record checks regime and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Mark Hamilton summarises the key changes
