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Tag: Scottish Grocers’ Federation

A campaign to tackle underage drinking and youth disorder has been launched across Scotland. The “It’ll Cost You!” programme is a collaboration between Police Scotland, local authorities and alcohol producers and retailers and aims to raise awareness of the damaging effects and criminal nature of buying alcohol for under-18s.

Campaign aims to cut underage drinking

Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

Food prices spark alarm

Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
Maxine Fraser and Pete Cheema

Standing up to the criminals

Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon.

£190k boost for Go Local

The Scottish Government has approved the fourth phase of the Go Local scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Nicola Sturgeon walking across stage with SNP in large letters

We’ll still push for our causes

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have vowed to continue to fight their corner with whoever becomes First Minister at the end of the month.
Till area of convenience store

Calling time on booze curbs

Drink and retail trade bodies have united to condemn proposals to severely restrict alcohol marketing in Scotland.

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.
David Lonsdale and David Thomson

New bill help ‘not enough’

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
Pete Cheema and John Swinney.

Call for action on rates relief

Industry bodies across the Scottish retail sector are urging deputy first minister John Swinney and ScotGov to match the chancellor’s rates help for retailers in England and Wales.

SGF joins anti-assault vow

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.
Greens MSP Lorna Slater

Calls to delay DRS rejected

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver its deposit return scheme (DRS) on time despite calls from drinks and hospitality industry leaders for a pause.

Support plea for retailers

Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.

Sector key to economy

The vital role of c-store retailers for communities and the economy has been highlighted by the SGF’s Scottish Local Shop Report.
Pete Cheema and Tom Arthur with some of the other conference speakers.

Why you need to ‘tech’ control

Major players in the convenience sector have been told how embracing advanced technology now is key to future success.
PM Rishi Sunak.

PM’s warm reception

Industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, in the hopes it will lead to some market stabilisation.
MHouse boss Faisal Sattar

Boost profits through data

Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.