Tag: Scottish Grocers’ Federation

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Deposit return is coming in 2021

No automatic exemptions for small stores, glass included, 18 months to go and one more chance to have your say .
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Retailers reminded of Challenge 25 tobacco rules

Staying on top of tobacco tests
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Retailers on top of MUP roll out

Report finds c-stores as good as multiples .
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DRS ding dong at Scottish parliament

CPG focuses on ScotGov’s controversial proposals .

Gender imbalance still plagues retail

Women in retail speak out at Holyrood

C-stores trial Envipco RVM

Reverse vending machine firm Envipco has teamed up with the Scottish Grocers Federation and recycling firm Viridor to trial its RVMs in three Scottish stores

Sarwar takes up SGF VP position

UWS MD in line to succeed Dennis Williams
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FTG grant deadline looms

RETAILERS have until the end of this month to submit their application for a grant of up to £7,500 to beef up their food to go offer.
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Minimum unit price guidance on way

The SGF is preparing to roll out advice to guide retailers through the introduction of minimum unit pricing
Irn-Bru branded delivery trucks have been carrying “Give Your Litter A Lift” stickers in support of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s anti-roadside litter campaign.

Taking it with you

AG Barr sticks it to litter bugs through campaign
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Fund for food to go

FOOD to go has gained government support following a commitment by cabinet secretary Fergus Ewing to create a new £250,000 capital investment programme
MSP for South Edinburgh Daniel Johnson

Time to protect shop workers

ADDITIONAL protections under the law for retailers and other workers selling age-restricted products have been given a further push

McColl’s signs up to Healthy Living

HEALTHY produce will step into the spotlight in over 100 McColl’s stores in Scotland as the group signs on to the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme.

Long-awaited rates review has arrived

THE long-awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates have been delivered, with some changes that could benefit retailers.

Healthy Living boost for berries

SCOTTISH berries are at the heart of the latest campaign from the SGF Healthy Living Programme. The ‘Tis the Season to be Berry’ campaign urges...

Divisions deepen over DRS plan

Leading retailer quits SGF over stance on scheme ONE of Scotland’s most prominent convenience retailers has withdrawn from the Scottish Grocers Federation due to their...