Tag: Scottish Government
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
Scottish retail leaders welcome freeze on business rates
Convenience channel leaders have welcomed the Scottish Government’s 2023-24 budget moves to keep financial pressures off businesses.
Support call ahead of Scottish Budget
Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
Sustainability on rails at Highland Spring’s Freight Facility
Highland Spring Group welcomes the First Minister and other honoured guests as its new multi-million pound rail freight facility in Perthshire which promises to take thousands of HGVs off Britain’s roads.
FDF anger at HFSS curb plan
FDF Scotland bosses have hit out at the Scottish Government’s plan to restrict the promotion of HFSS products.
C-stores back vaping as a tool
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has called on the Scottish Government to recognise the power of vaping in the fight against tobacco smoking.
Funds for retailers
SCOTTISH Government retail minister Tom Arthur MSP has been urging independent retailers to tap into an £80m support fund.
DRS business case raises big questions
SCOTTISH Grocer analysis of the Scottish Government’s business case for DRS has raised questions over the figures at the heart of deposit return.
Grants for wholesale
Grant funding has been flowing to the Scottish wholesale sector, as it recovers from the economic turbulence of the pandemic.
Ending WFH helps city stores
INDUSTRY leaders from Scotland’s retail sector have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to end work-from-home orders.
DRS is kicked into the long grass
THE Scottish Government has once again delayed the implementation of the deposit return scheme.
United call for retail discount
THIRTEEN leading business representative groups have called on the Scottish finance secretary to introduce a business rates discount for all retail premises.
Struggle to keep the shelves full
Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
Getting ready for new plastic rules
The increase in takeaway operations has driven a rise in the use of single-use items related to serving and eating food. These single-use items cannot be recycled and so end up as waste
Speak out about abuse
A new campaign fronted by Crimestoppers Scotland, Fearless.org and the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF), aims to raise awareness on how violence and abuse impact on retail staff
Rates relief for one year
Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
