The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has underscored its commitment to supporting local businesses by signing the Scotland Loves Local Pledge.
SGF hopes this will encourage other businesses and organisations to follow suit and making a promise to target support and spending with those around them.
The move came at start of Scotland Loves Local Week (26 August), seven days of action spearheaded by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) to rally people to boost the Scottish economy by spending with local businesses.
Part of SGF’s commitment to supporting Scottish businesses includes its SGF Go Local Programme, which has increased the store space given to Scottish food and drink producers, including fresh and healthy produce.
Jamie Buchanan, SGF’s Go Local Programme Director, signed the pledge on behalf of SGF at Anand Cheema’s Costcutter store in Falkirk.
Anand said: “Convenience stores like mine are there for local people whenever they need them. But we can’t be there for the community if residents are not here for us.
“Like every other kind of local shop, we need people to think more about what they can buy in their community – supporting the jobs of their friends and neighbours – before turning to online giants.
“That way we can be there to support other local businesses – as well as getting behind events and initiatives in the wider communities we serve.”
