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UWS has identified significant growth initiatives across the business to the benefit of retailers and suppliers.

UWS sets out bold vision for the future

One Stop retailer Nathalie Fullerton told the SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference about the shocking sexist remarks and behaviour she has faced.

Retailers take a stand against bigotry

The new Bebeto Forest Fruits from confectioner Kervan Gida.

Market news | Bebeto, Robinsons, Florette, Fridge Raiders, Fairfields Farm

Colm Johnson spoke about Booker's Diversity & Inclusion progress at the SGF conference.

Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion highlighted

The Healthy Living Programme team held a Welby Big Breakfast event on Skye with the help of Armadale Stores.

Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang

SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has highlighted the challenges faced by retailers

Retailer letter campaign targets MSPs

The SGF template email or letter from retailers to MSPs

The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

July 2025

The impressively fitted-out Scotmid Heartlands store that opened in Whitburn last year.

Scotmid Co-op investment pledge

Faraz Iqbal, store owner of Premier Linktown Local in Kirkcaldy, was the first Scottish retailer to adopt Scoot.

Scoot delivery service arrives in Scotland

A willingness to take risks in the category has more than paid off for Saleem and his team and bagged them the Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honour at the 2024 awards.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF chief praises his team

The Scottish Grocer Awards are a highlight of the retail calendar.

Entries open for Scottish Grocer Awards 2025

Colleen Blackhurst, Dan Brown, Graham Watson and Mohammed Rajak discussed soaring levels of retail crime at the SGF seminar highlighting the issue.

Retailer Reality – crime epidemic

The Equi's rollout to Scotmid stores includes its new Strawberry Cheesecake flavour.

Market news | Equi’s, Kepak, Hobgoblin, Inch’s

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