Authoritative voice of the Scottish convenience retail trade.
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Join us at the SGF Annual Conference on 18 November at DoubleTree Glasgow!
🎤 Keynote speaker Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for the Economy.
🤝 350+ delegates, industry insights & networking.
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🚨 Last chance to sign up for the SGF Annual Conference and Gala Dinner.
Join us on Wednesday 18th November in Glasgow for our flagship event, bringing together Scotland’s convenience retail sector.
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🚨 Vapes behind shutters? SGF warns of unintended consequences.
📝 Proposed restrictions risk fuelling illicit trade and placing further operational pressures on convenience retailers.
🔗 Read our latest press release here:
sgfscot.co.uk/latest-news/sc…
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Scottish Grocers Federation retweeted
Industry firm @ScotGrocersFed has slammed new HFSS regulations for Scotland, claiming it will only add further complexities for convenience store retailers. ⬇️
scottishgrocer.co.uk/2026/10…
The SGF & RAC 'Don't put up with it!' campaign raises awareness of the growing impact of abuse & crime on retailers. Also providing support and information for those affected.
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For more guidance & information👉dontputupwithit.scot
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Reminder: Vaping Products Duty comes in today - 1st Oct. The new duty applies to vaping liquids at a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml. Alongside the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme. Retailers have a six-month period to sell through any existing stock.
More info👉gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Join us at the SGF Annual Conference on Wednesday 18 November in Glasgow.
📢 Hear from Cabinet Secretary for the Economy Stephen Flynn MSP and many other excellent speakers.
🎟️ Secure your place today and be part of the conversation : eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual…
Don't miss the chance to have your say!⏱️
Tighter controls could increase illicit trade and add to the cost of business. Retailers have 24hrs to respond - government survey closes tomorrow 👉consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/to…
#illicttrade #SGF #localshops
🗓️ HFSS - 1st Oct - be ready!🗓️
Promotion & in-store location restrictions for food & drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt come into force on 1st Oct⏩Check your stock and ensure you are fully compliant. See our Retailers' Guide for more info👉sgfscot.co.uk/publications/s…
#SGF #HFSS
Exchange For Change, responsible for delivering the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has opened registration for retailer return points.
DRS launches in Oct 27. Applies to stores over 100m². Link to registration & more info👉 exchangeforchange.co.uk/news…
#DRS #localshops #SGF
⏰The clock is ticking!⏰
- Don't miss your chance to speak out on display restrictions that could add to the burden & cost for retailers while further driving up illicit trade.
Have your say before 2nd Oct!👉consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/to…
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Illicit Trade is a serious & growing issue impacting our sector & communities we serve. Enforcement don't have the resources needed, & penalties aren't tough enough.
Call to action: respond to govt restrictions that could drive more sales underground: consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/to…
Retailers still have the chance to respond to govt proposals that could drive up illicit trade and make life more difficult for customers & complaint businesses.
Measures must be practical, on sensible timeline & delivered with enforcement on illicit.
👉consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/to…
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Overregulation of compliant local retailers adds to the cost of business, while making illicit trade more profitable for illegal sellers.
New restrictions must be matched with resource for enforcement & account for the cumulative impact on stores.
👉consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/to…
Ryan is a fantastic local retailer at the heart of his community. But illicit trade and concerns about the operational challenges of tighter nicotine display restrictions are a adding to the cost of business.
Don't miss your chance to have your say: consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/to…
#SGF
An eventful evening for the team, at both the Holyrood Garden Party and also The Greatest Story Ever Told. Showcasing the best of Scottish politicians and top journalistic talent, respectively. 📅🎉
Thanks to all involved and especially our retail members who attended with us.
C-store owners in Scotland fear that forcing vaping products behind shutters could further fuel illicit trade. We are urging retailers to make their voices heard ahead of 2nd Oct deadline.
Read the full release👉sgfscot.co.uk/latest-news/sc…
#SGF #IllicitTrade #LocalShops
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