SGF Scottish Local Shop Report 2024
Compiled in collaboration with ACS, our Local Shop Report has revealed the enormous contribution that convenience stores in Scotland make to people’s lives, not just as essential grocery businesses, but as job creators, community hubs and beacons of entrepreneurship.
This year’s report highlights the decisions being made in the Scotland’s 5,220 convenience stores in areas like investment, staffing, product mix, technology and service offerings, and delivery.
Key figures from this year’s report include:
There are over 55,000 colleagues working in the convenience sector in Scotland, with 14% of shop owners taking no holidays throughout the year.
76% of stores in the Scottish convenience sector are run by independent retailers, either entirely unaffiliated or as part of a symbol group.
Across the UK, the convenience sector generated over £49.4bn in sales over the last year, with that figure set to grow to over £54.6bn by 2027.
Convenience stores in Scotland have invested over £94m over the last year.
87% of independent retailers engaged in some form of community activity in the past year.
The full report, which takes a comprehensive look at where local shops trade, what we sell, technology, services, home delivery, how we operate, communities and customers, is available to download below, or you can email our Public Affairs team at jamiem@sgfscot.co.uk for more information.
SGF Scottish Local Shop Report 2023
Compiled in collaboration with ACS, our Local Shop Report has revealed the enormous contribution that convenience stores in Scotland make to people’s lives, not just as essential grocery businesses, but as job creators, community hubs and beacons of entrepreneurship.
This year’s report highlights the decisions being made in the Scotland’s 5,171 convenience stores in areas like investment, staffing, product mix, technology and service offerings, and delivery.
Key figures from this year’s report include:
There are over 49,000 colleagues working in the convenience sector in Scotland, with 20% of shop owners taking no holidays throughout the year.
70% of stores in the UK convenience sector are run by independent retailers, either entirely unaffiliated or as part of a symbol group.
Across the UK, the convenience sector generated over £47.1bn in sales over the last year, with that figure set to grow to over £50.9bn by 2026.
Convenience stores in Scotland have invested over £62m over the last year.
81% of independent retailers engaged in some form of community activity in the past year.
The full report, which takes a comprehensive look at where local shops trade, what we sell, technology, services, home delivery, how we operate, communities and customers, is available to download below, or you can email our Public Affairs team at jamiem@sgfscot.co.uk for more information.
Regulations for Nicotine Vaping Products and Tobacco Compliance in Scotland
From 31st March 2024 parts of this Retailers Guide will no longer be applicable. Changes in legislation to the recycling of vaping products, the sale of tobacco products, design and marketing restrictions on vaping products and a ban on single-use vaping products are expected to be developed in the following months, come into force throughout 2024-2027. Please contact your local Trading Standard if you are unclear on your responsibilities.
SGF Scottish Local Shop Report 2022
Compiled in collaboration with ACS, our Local Shop Report has revealed the enormous contribution that convenience stores in Scotland make to people’s lives, not just as essential grocery businesses, but as job creators, community hubs and beacons of entrepreneurship.
This year’s report highlights the decisions being made in the Scotland’s 5,098 convenience stores in areas like investment, staffing, product mix, technology and service offerings, and delivery.
Key figures from this year’s report include:
There are over 49,000 colleagues working in the convenience sector in Scotland, with 11% of shop owners working 70+ hours per week.
71% of stores in the UK convenience sector are run by independent retailers, either entirely unaffiliated or as part of a symbol group.
Across the UK, the convenience sector generated over £45bn in sales over the last year, with that figure set to grow to over £48bn by 2025.
Convenience stores in Scotland have invested over £65m over the last year.
57% of customers in Scotland agree that local shops provide an essential service for their local community
The full report, which takes a comprehensive look at where local shops trade, what we sell, technology, services, home delivery, how we operate, communities and customers, is available to download below, or you can email our Public Affairs team at jamiem@sgfscot.co.uk for more information.
