SGF Press Releases

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SGF Mini-Summit highlights staggering pressures on local retailers
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Exchange For Change announce Return Handing Fees for the UK Deposit Return Scheme - SGF
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SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference 2026
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SGF response to SNP’s planned supermarket price cap on staple foods
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SGF study highlights true cost of minimum wage hikes for local shops
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SGF report exposes devastating impact of crime on convenience retailers and staff
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Shopkeepers: It’s time to get tough on crime gangs behind black market vapes
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Lukewarm pre-election budget brings retailers in from the cold on business rates
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SGF writes to Health Secretary over nicotine pouches guidance
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SGF warns of crippling business costs hammering the sector, ahead of UK Budget
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Healthy Living Programme Reaches 50,000 Pupils with Healthy Breakfasts Across Scotland
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SGF issues advice to retailers on nicotine pouches
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6,000 job cuts for local shops linked to rising cost of employment
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Scottish Government marks success of ‘Go Local’ with exciting new butchery for Scotmid’s South Queensferry store  
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SGF call for urgent action as shoplifting skyrockets by 124% since 2021
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Customer and retailer confusion over compliant vapes following ban
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