Tag: Scottish Grocers’ Federation
Edinburgh firm eyes c-stores
Edinburgh-based start-up Drinkly has rebranded as Shoply as the home-delivery service looks to snap up more c-store business
Now not the time for DRS
The Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in 2022
C-store DRS test finds glass problematic
Including glass in a Scottish deposit return scheme could be disastrous for convenience retailers, a new test has found.
L&M Premier goes big on food to go, despite limited floor space
Hot prospect in Aberdeen
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 .
Retailers reminded of Challenge 25 tobacco rules
Staying on top of tobacco tests
Retailers on top of MUP roll out
Report finds c-stores as good as multiples .
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
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.
Minimum unit price guidance on way
The SGF is preparing to roll out advice to guide retailers through the introduction of minimum unit pricing
Taking it with you
AG Barr sticks it to litter bugs through campaign
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
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
