Pete Cheema
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- petecheema@wrbm.com
OpinionTime to embrace the challenge of 2021
Pete Cheema of the Scottish Grocers Federation believes the sector is ready to face the challenges of 2021
OpinionRetailers have created goodwill for the sector, let’s use it to shape the future
It’s time for Scottish retailers to carry on the progress made during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Scottish Grocers Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.
OpinionCold hard statistics
Shoplifting is now essentially a pandemic in Scotland, points out the SGF’s Pete Cheema.
OpinionReality check
The government needs to recognise the implications of its policies on small stores, argues SGF chief executive Pete Cheema.
OpinionFighting for access to cash
The convenience sector needs to fight to keep shoppers’ access to cash, the SGF’s Pete Cheema argues.
OpinionStaff costs demand attention
The stress of working in the convenience sector needs urgent attention, SGF chief executive Pete Cheema argues.
BlogGrowing concerns
ATM closures and bank restructuring are causing issues that need addressing, Pete says.
BlogSilver linings
There are several key indicators which mean that year 2019 could be a profitable one for convenience stores.
BlogWar on snacks?
Restrictions on promotions of snacks and confectionery need to work for all parties, argues Pete.
Blog100 years in business
The Scottish Grocers Federation is celebrating 100 years of supporting retailers.
BlogWorking together
Only by working collaboratively can major government policy be made to work, argues Pete.
BlogTargeting proxy purchases
A multi-agency project is helping to reduce proxy purchasing of alcohol in Scotland, Pete reports.
BlogA healthy challenge
Scottish retailers are tackling obesity and don’t need further regulation, SGF’s chief executive asserts.
BlogDown to The Wire
The ‘war of attrition’ over a deposit return scheme in Scotland is akin to The Wire, says Pete Cheema.
BlogBanking on it
Bank branch closures will impact convenience stores and the communities they serve, argues Pete Cheema.
BlogPolitical progress
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema hails a new Cross-Party Group on independent convenience stores.
BlogGoing it alone
Increasingly the Scottish government is trying to do things differently to the rest of the UK, writes SGF chief executive Pete Cheema.
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The cost of living wage
The National Living Wage will have a big impact on retailers’ ability to provide jobs and reinvest, argues SGF chief executive Pete Cheema.