Tag: The FED
Support for Swinney and Forbes
Retail industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of John Swinney and Kate Forbes as the new leaders of the Scottish Government – and vowed to work closely with them.
MUP rise ‘not the solution’
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p
Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement brought mixed blessings for the convenience channel, according to industry leaders.
The Fed out to net new members
The Fed is bringing a networking roadshow to Scotland at the end of November to highlight the benefits of membership to independent retailers.
UK Government opens vape debate
Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’
Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action
The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.
Concern over alcohol duty rate changes
Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
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.
Convenience in brief | PayPoint and Lomond Wholesaler news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together two news stories covering recent events.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
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.
