SGF Press Releases Featured Apr 2, 2025 SGF launch first D&I Conference Apr 2, 2025 Read More → Apr 2, 2025 Apr 1, 2025 SGF study highlights true cost of NLW & NI hikes for local shops Apr 1, 2025 Read More → Apr 1, 2025 Mar 21, 2025 SGF Go Local Programme wins ScotGov approval another year, following remarkable success for participating stores Mar 21, 2025 Read More → Mar 21, 2025 Mar 13, 2025 SGF report reveals devastating impact of crime on the lives of convenience retailers & staff Mar 13, 2025 Read More → Mar 13, 2025 Jan 8, 2025 Report underlines tremendous success of SGF’s Go Local Programme Jan 8, 2025 Read More → Jan 8, 2025 Dec 4, 2024 Another damaging blow, as retail passed over for rates relief in Scottish Budget - SGF Dec 4, 2024 Read More → Dec 4, 2024 Dec 3, 2024 Scot Gov has opportunity to boost growth through small retail in Budget – SGF Dec 3, 2024 Read More → Dec 3, 2024 Nov 27, 2024 Latest shoplifting figures prove overwhelming case for action in Scottish Budget - SGF Nov 27, 2024 Read More → Nov 27, 2024 Nov 8, 2024 NI and minimum wage hike could cost Scottish convenience stores tens of millions they cannot afford Nov 8, 2024 Read More → Nov 8, 2024 Oct 8, 2024 Local Champion takes the helm as SGF President Oct 8, 2024 Read More → Oct 8, 2024 Oct 2, 2024 Flagship report underlines the essential role of local convenience stores, at SGF’s Annual Conference 2024 Oct 2, 2024 Read More → Oct 2, 2024 Oct 1, 2024 SGF Healthy Living Programme celebrates its 20th year, with scrumptious success Oct 1, 2024 Read More → Oct 1, 2024 Oct 1, 2024 Sarwar praises local lifeline stores and calls for fresh leadership on the economy Oct 1, 2024 Read More → Oct 1, 2024 Sep 12, 2024 SGF announce bp’s Andrew Kenney as incoming board Vice President Sep 12, 2024 Read More → Sep 12, 2024 Aug 29, 2024 Scottish Government and SGF publish guide for retailers transitioning to new Minimum Unit Price Aug 29, 2024 Read More → Aug 29, 2024 Jul 29, 2024 Community Safety Minister welcomes relaunch of campaign to support retailers facing abuse & violence Jul 29, 2024 Read More → Jul 29, 2024