All SGF (Scottish Grocers' Federation) articles
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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
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OpinionA “victimless” crime
Scottish Grocers’ Federation former president Dan Brown speaks out against theft and violence against shopworkers
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Features and analysisScottish Grocers’ Federation mourns the passing of former president Tom Wilson
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has regretfully announced the passing of one of its longest-serving elected members and twice president, Tom Wilson
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Features and analysisC-stores in Scotland invest £62m in their businesses
The Scottish Local Shop Report 2023 highlights the importance of the convenience sector in Scotland
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Features and analysisElfbar and SGF to supply 1000 vape recycling bins
Elfbar and the SGF will provide 1,000 free vape recycling bins to members from next week.
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Features and analysisSGF and Elfbar fund new vape recycling bins
SGF and Elfbar have launched a pilot programme to encourage responsible disposal of single-use vaping products.
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Features and analysisVapes to be displayed behind counter in SGF vaping blueprint
The change is part of a list of actions that SGF believes will reduce vaping among children
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Features and analysisOxgangs c-store and SGF host breakfast for Public Health Minister
Broadway Convenience Store highlighted the valuable role convenience retailers play in their communities
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Features and analysisSGF demands retail crime prosecution figures be disclosed
According to Police Scotland, the Protection of Workers (Retail) Act has been used 7,056 times to report retail specific cases of abuse or assault of staff and retailers between when it came into force in August 2021 and 2 July 2023
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Features and analysisBelshill retailer Abdul Majid wins DRS judicial review case
The independent retailer has won his case against Circularity Scotland’s proposed retailer handling fees
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Features and analysisLegal threat issued by The Fed over DRS debacle
The group is ready to fight for compensation for its members
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Features and analysisOver 2,000 Scottish convenience stores to promote Best Start Foods card
The 40,000 holders of the prepaid cards will be encouraged to use them to buy healthy food at their local shops
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Features and analysisSGF research reveals true cost of employment for Scottish c-stores
The study takes into account statutory costs, additional expenses and administration costs