Tag: SGF
SGF names future Presidents
Scottish Grocers Federation has announced two major developments in its long-term succession planning. Nisa retailer Dan Brown (pictured)...
SGF Conference focuses on ‘next generation’
The SGF Conference 2019 saw a packed audience gather in Glasgow to consider this year’s ‘next generation’ theme...
ScotGov consults on energy drink sales restrictions
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on banning sales of energy drinks to young people under the...
Deposit return scheme: in-store trial lays out problem with glass
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has renewed calls for glass to be excluded from Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme...
SGF making ‘good progress despite challenging conditions’
It’s been another tough year for the local retailing sector in Scotland with another wave of challenges, but...
Retailers hungry for food-to-go grants
Seventy-three convenience stores from across Scotland – including stores from island and rural communities – have benefited from...
Glass is not clear cut
While most retailers would on principle agree with the inclusion of glass in the forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme,...
Deposit Return Scheme: exemptions possible
Exemptions for smaller retailers have been written into draft Deposit Return Scheme regulations, which the Scottish Government has...
DRS: trade associations share glass concerns
Sixteen industry bodies, including the SWA, SGF and SRC, have supported British Glass in an open letter to...
Former SGF boss John Drummond dies
Tributes have been paid to former Scottish Grocers’ Federation Chief Executive John Drummond, who has passed away suddenly...