Tag: SGF
SGF wages war over pay
The SGF has voiced its fears over rising staff wages, claiming that, in addition to the financial crisis costs, this will only push up prices for consumers.
FM must act on his promises
Industry chiefs have reacted to First Minister Humza Yousaf's New Deal for Business – urging the FM to follow up on his words with effective actions.
Where is Scotland left on DRS?
Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.
Yousaf says no to DRS compensation
First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.
Exasperation over DRS chaos
Scotland's convenience channel leaders have been speaking up as the future of the proposed Deposit Return Scheme hangs in the balance.
Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay
Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
Learning lessons with Healthy Living Programme
A healthy breakfast doesn’t just set you up for the day… it can also set you up for life.
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.
GroceryAid aims to grow charity in 2023
Organisers for GroceryAid have set out ambitious plans to grow the charity’s presence in Scotland during 2023.
Act on energy or shops will shut
As soaring energy costs threaten viable businesses, Scottish business owners have been sounding the alarm over electricity price hikes.
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.
Green light for more Go Local
THE Scottish Government has given approval for the third phase of a scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Budget reaction
INDUSTRY leaders have expressed their disappointment with the Scottish Government’s decision to end 100% non-domestic rates relief for retail businesses.
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.
Shop report finds drop in staffing
SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.
