The NFRN has welcomed the recommendations unveiled by the New Deal for Business Group, but says actions speak louder than words.
The Scottish government’s New Deal for Business Group aims to deepen links with the private sector and involve businesses at an early stage of policy development.
In response to the New Deal for Business Group’s recommendations, the NFRN’s Scottish President Hussan Lal, said: “Having read the report, I believe in the first instance they need to actively engage with retailers, particularly the small independents, to gain an understanding of the business rates issue and to make it a fair playing field.
“Other concerns that need to be addressed are retailers being forced into long-term energy contracts and the case for financial assistance to improve CCTV in shops to help combat growing retail crime.”
