Tag: SGF
What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?
It’s time to make up your mind
Awards nod for retail trial
Envipco has made it onto the Vibes Awards shortlist in recognition of its work with Scottish retailers .
New look for alcohol group
The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has relaunched with a brand new website and logo .
A great celebration
2019’s convenience retail stars were shining bright as Scottish Grocer celebrated their stellar achievements .
Happy retirement to John Drummond
Everyone at Scottish Grocer would like to wish John Drummond a very happy retirement as he steps down from his role at the Healthy Living Programme
Heavy criticism of promo plans
Trade associations slam ScotGov plans
More funding for food to go
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced an additional £300,000 in funding for food to go provisions at the SGF’s conference late last month
Sarwar takes SGF role
UNITED Wholesale Scotland MD Asim Sarwar is set to take on a whole new set of duties following his appointment as the new vice-president...
Health drive shifts gear
SGF programme eyes more categories
Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS
Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
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ONE of Scotland’s most prominent convenience retailers has withdrawn from the Scottish Grocers Federation due to their...
Shoplifters hit 100% of stores
Annual crime report finds all c-store retailers experiencing theft
SHOPLIFTING appears to affect every retailer in the Scottish convenience sector, a new report has found,...
Eliminate cash handling
WHEN considering the issue of store security, a review of cash handling and collection is often advised.
The Scottish Safer Business Guide, published last month...
Protect store workers
SGF looks to rekindle attempts to get emergency service link.
THE Scottish Grocers Federation has called for shop workers to be given the same legal...
Nine in 10 hit by shop theft
92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police
NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...
Putting shops centre stage
WITH Scottish general and local elections just months away, Scotland’s convenience industry representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation has taken its message about the...
