SGF welcomes our very productive meeting with Douglas Ross MP MSP, raising key issues for the sector. Including Retail Crime, HFSS restrictions, and challenges engaging with ScotGov's 'New Deal'.

Thanks to Douglas Ross MP MSP and his team for hosting us at the Scot Parli.

The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association has spoken out about independent retailers’ concerns at the prospect of a phased generational ban on buying tobacco products. ⬇️

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Convictions under Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act ‘not high enough’ says SGF thegrocer.co.uk/convenience/co…

As England and Wales catch up with protection of shop workers legislation, last month’s Scottish Grocers Federation Crime Seminar made it crystal clear that nothing has really changed and crime remains as endemic as it has always been.
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On 1st April, the National Living Wage increased to £11.44/hour, a 9.8% increase on 2023/24. However, a collaboration between SGF and University of Stirling has revealed that the true cost for retail employers will be as much as £15.39/hour.

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ICYMI: I posted on my blog yesterday about my decision to retire from University of Stirling at the end of September. After 41 years here it is time to step back:

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The latest figures published in the Scottish Grocers Federation Crime Report & Safer Business Guide highlights the devastating impact of crime on the Scottish convenience sector 👇

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Available now! Download the SGF Scottish Crime Report & Safer Business Guide 2023/24 🛒📷

Retail crime skyrocketed to £12,164 per store in 2023/24/. Shop theft now a daily occurrence and violence against staff occurs at least once a week, per store.

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Illicit trade has a significant impact on the economy, fuelling crime, damaging businesses and their communities. Planned bans on key products could make things worse & increase proxy purchasing.

Thanks to Rupert Lewis TMA for supporting our Crime event.

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Harrowing and disturbing scenes described by our panel of retailers Anand Cheema, Dan Brown & Umar Majid. Calling for action NOW to tackle the surge in retail crime.

Stores forced to invest in security to protect staff and business, adding to cost of crime. #RetailCrime24

Delighted to be kicking off our 2024 Crime & Wellbeing Seminar at Hampden Park. Hosted by Gary Robertson – BBC Scotland'

Retail crime has a devastating impact on retailers staff and their businesses, and it now the top issue facing the sector. #RetailCrime24

Thanks to all our delegates, contributors & exhibitors for excellent event.

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The scale of the problem is frightening. Shop workers are faced with abuse, threats and violence on a daily basis. Excellent opening speeches from Daniel Johnson MSP and Dr Pete Cheema OBE. Thanks to Daniel Johnson MSP for delivering the much need Protection of Workers (retail) Act.

'There is an issue around lack of [police] resource.'

Scotland's convenience stores are warning they're under siege, with looting by organised gangs, and even machete attacks.

Research from Scottish Grocers Federation found 99.5% of stores say shoplifting is now a daily occurrence. The

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Excellent roundup of actions & new initiatives taken by Police Scotland to protect retailers and also tackle the growing problem of cyber crime. 🚨💻🏪

Thanks to Tim Mairs, Assistant Chief Const Police Scotland and Jude McCorry, CEO Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland for supporting #RetailCrime24

Crime is 'devastating' the Scottish convenience sector, according to a new report from Scottish Grocers Federation betterretailing.com/sgf-report-rev…

Faisal Sattar, MHouse Solutions providing leading software models to stop internal theft and help protect retailers.

Alex Connell - Chair, SCOTSS (Trading Standards) plays a key role in ensuring regulation compliance. Tackling crime & illicit trade. #RetailCrime24

Thanks to Scottish Sec Alister Jack MP for meeting with SGF to discuss issues critical to the sector. Including the NMW, Access to Cash, product restrictions and DRS.

SGF's Chief Exec, Dr Pete Cheema OBE and Head of Policy, Luke McGarty, pictured at Dover House. Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

SGF is delighted to support the In-Drinks 2024 trade show. Featuring our Head of Public Affairs, Luke McGarty In-Drinks

1,000 trade visitors and 100 drinks brands, an excellent opportunity to network, learn key information, & raise brand awareness. ow.ly/mif750QNsAv