The Week In Retail Issue 43

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CHARITY

GROCERYAID DAY MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

GET MOTIVATED – AND RAISE CASH FOR INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES IN NEED! AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL GROCERYAID DAY ON 2 MARCH, THE INDUSTRY CHARITY’S SCOTTISH BRANCH IS INVITING EVERYONE TO JOIN A MOTIVATIONAL TALK BY FORMER ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO HON COL DR ANDY GRANT.

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ext month on 2 March, GroceryAid will be holding its annual Awareness Day for the industry charity which supports everyone involved in the grocery retail trade – including, of course, those who work in independent retail. The Scottish branch of GroceryAid is hosting an online event to mark the occasion. Organiser Scott Black, National Account Controller at Highland Spring and Branch Treasurer, says: “We want to spread the word about the charity but also provide everyone with a much-needed boost. Andy’s story is truly inspirational and I hope that as many people as possible in the trade in Scotland and further afield take an hour or so out of their day to hear it. “To encourage participation, we are not selling tickets – all we ask is that you make a donation of whatever amount you feel you can afford. These donations help fund the financial and

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emotional support we are providing to workers in all sectors of the grocery trade in Scotland whether that’s through our Covid fund, crisis grants, our extensive helpline services or other forms of support.”

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You can donate and join the event through this link. If you know of anyone who might need the support of GroceryAid please direct them to the website or the helpline number: 08088 021 122.


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