All SGF (Scottish Grocers' Federation) articles
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Features and analysisSGF says Scottish government has an opportunity to boost growth through small retail with budget
The SGF calls on ministers to deliver a growth budget for small business and retail by passing on additional reliefs on business rates
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Features and analysisRising employment costs to add ‘tens of millions in additional outgoings’ for Scottish convenience sector
NI and NLW increases could add around £2,400 to the annual cost of employing a full-time worker, according to the SGF
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Features and analysisLocal champion takes the helm as SGF president
The SGF has announced retailer Graham Watson as president of the trade association’s National Executive board
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Features and analysisScottish c-stores invested over 50% more in 2024, injecting £94m into their businesses
The Scottish Local Shop Report 2024 was launched at the SGF’s Annual Conference.
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Features and analysisSGF celebrates successful 20 years of its Healthy Living Programme
The Scottish Grocers’ Foundation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of itsHealthy Living Programme
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Features and analysisSarwar praises local lifeline stores and calls for fresh leadership on the economy
Scottish labour will stand shoulder to shoulder with retailer workers and work with small businesses to deliver the “change we need”
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Features and analysisScottish Government and SGF publish guide to upcoming alcohol price changes
The Scottish Government and Scottish Grocers’ Federation have published a guide to new minimum unit pricing
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Features and analysisSGF appeals for support for local businesses
The trade has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge in support of local businesses
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper partners with SGF’s Healthy Living Programme
The collaboration aims to enhance community engagement by enabling local retailers to actively participate in promoting well-being
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Features and analysisCommunity Safety Minister welcomes relaunch of campaign to support retailers
Retailers Against Crime and the Scottish Grocers Federation teamed up to raise awareness of crime on Scottish retailers
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Features and analysisSGF launches General Election manifesto calling for new approach to business regulation
The trade association emphasised the range of challenges local retailers from both the UK government and Scottish government
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Features and analysisScottish retailers unite in call for Minister to act on retail crime
Retail groups have highlighted how crime is escalating in both volume and seriousness
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Features and analysisMixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%
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Features and analysis‘Crippling’ retail crime costing Scottish retailers more than £60m
The cost of retail crime for retailers in Scotland averaged over £12,000 per store in the past year, according to new findings from the Scottish Grocers’ Federation
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Features and analysisSGF supports retailers with MUP calculator
The tool will help Scottish retailers prepare for the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisScottish HFSS rules set to be tougher than England’s
The sale and display of foods High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) will face additional restrictions regarding pricing and location
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Features and analysisTrade bodies warn over rising MUP in Scotland
It comes after the Deputy First Minister announced that the minimum unit pricing for alcohol will increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisConcerns raised over approach to tobacco and vape consultation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has expressed concern over the exclusion of parties linked to the tobacco industry
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Features and analysisSGF warns deluge of regulations could kill many Scottish retailers
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation claimed governments were failing retailers
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Features and analysisDan Brown makes public appeal for stronger action against shoplifting
Members of the retail industry have backed the former SGF president’s emotional plea for support