Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands next a podium at the firm's annual Annex Conference 2025.

Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date

The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.
Unitas Wholesale says it aims to improve margins with its new own-brand range.

Unitas launches own-label range

Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new own-brand range, called Local Living, to help support retailer margins, as well as two new category guides.
Mackie's ice creams have increased in popularity across UK and international markets.

Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Scoot delivery service hits first anniversary milestone

Wholesaler Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.
Customers and local good causes benefited from the relaunch of Spar Freuchie.

Strong financial results for CJ Lang

The latest relaunch of a Spar Scotland illustrates how confident wholesaler CJ Lang is about the future after it announced a strong set of financial results.
Jisp's new wholesale loyalty solution works just like the Scan & Save app.

Jisp unveils wholesale rewards platform

Jisp, the award-winning technology solutions company behind the successful Scan & Save shopper app, has launched what it says is an industry-first wholesale loyalty and rewards platform for retailers.
JW Filshill boss Simon Hannah and finance chief Keith Geddes at the new Westway Park HQ.

Figures all add up for JW Filshill

Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
The Unitas Wholesale logo.

Unitas Wholesale appoints new trading director

Buying group Unitas Wholesale has announced Gurms Athwal as its new trading director to bring his wealth of experience to the role.
Parfetts joint managing directors Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell said they were happy to give staff the 4% bonus and are confident the business will continue to grow.

Parfetts rewards employees with maximum 4% bonus

Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has awarded staff its maximum annual sales bonus of 4% after delivering record turnover of £807millioin, up 10.6% on the previous year.
A JW FIlshill branded lorry sits in the wholesaler's depot with the Filshill 150 Years Logo.

Filshill commits to success for landmark 150th anniversary year

Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, complete with plans for tech innovations and support for charities.
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.

UWS showcases a strong United future with biggest trade show yet

Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.
Fillshill’s 150th anniversary is all about giving back

Fillshill’s 150th anniversary is all about giving back to its staff and Keystore customers

Wholesaler has put on staff-based events, deals for retail customers and donations to six charities chosen by staff members.
The distribution centre and transportation play vital roles, says CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean.

CJ Lang is a smooth operator

Building a good convenience proposition begins with getting the basics right – and that's what CJ Lang & Son Ltd seems to be doing in abundance.
The UWS trade show, with a James Bond-themed awards dinner, was a big success.

UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds

United Wholesale Scotland rounded off its successful trade show with a 007-themed awards dinner. Meanwhile the Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its Achievers Awards.
KeyStore retailers benefit from Filshill's new Westway HQ, says chief sales and marketing officer Craig Brown.

Our people make a real difference, says JW Filshill

JW Filshill’s move to its purpose-built HQ at Westway Park, near Glasgow Airport, has massively improved its ability to do business – but it is the KeyStore wholesaler's people who distinguish it from its rivals, say bosses.
UWS has identified significant growth initiatives across the business to the benefit of retailers and suppliers.

UWS sets out bold vision for the future

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) have revealed their ambitious plans to grow the business and become the perfect partner for its retailers and suppliers.
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