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NISA ADDS 37
DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME
Nisa has completed a deal
DRS PASSES INTO LAW, DESPITE LATE SWA CHALLENGE
with forecourt specialist
THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT VOTED LAST WEEK TO PASS DRAFT
Ascona Group that will see 37
DRS REGULATIONS, DESPITE AN 11TH HOUR PLEA FROM THE
sites being supplied by Nisa
SCOTTISH WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION.
FORECOURTS
Retail. Despite coronavirus,
Draft regulations for a Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland were passed by the Scottish Parliament late last Wednesday [Insert link to Tomra page], paving the way for the introduction of the controversial scheme in July 2022. The Scottish Wholesale Association had made an 11th hour plea to MSPs to halt the scheme and instead revisit it after the coronavirus pandemic had passed, but this fell on deaf ears.
12 stores have already moved across and the remaining sites will migrate over as current contracts end with other suppliers. The stores range from 88sq ft to 3,000sq ft.
Regional Manager
(Scotland and Northern England) Motor Fuel Group, the UK’s largest independent petrol station operator, is looking for a Regional Manager based in Scotland to lead a team covering around 100 contract managed sites, using your skills and experience to grow the business across fuel, food to go and store ranges. Candidates will need: • A proven record of deliveringxxx standards and performance across multiple sites in the independent, motor fuel or grocery multiples sector. • To have successfully developed and managed a regional team. • Great commercial acumen. • The ability to communicate and influence a range of stakeholders. • Strong financial planning and control skills. In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Visit www.motorfuelgroup.com go to the Vacancies section and apply online now!
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