Tag: Scottish Wholesale Association
Tom Slaven announced as new president of SWA
Tom Slaven, retail director at United Wholesale Grocers, has been announced as the new elected president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
MUP rise ‘not the solution’
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
SWA sets out next steps on net-zero goal
The next steps towards the net-zero goal across the haulage industry in Scotland has been set out by the Scottish Wholesale Association in a new report.
A night of wholesale success
The Scottish Wholesale Association has once again recognised the very best in the sector at its 21st Achievers Awards ceremony.
Scottish wholesalers make parliamentary delivery
Politicians have been given an insight into all channels of Scotland’s food and drinks sector during a Scottish Wholesale Association parliamentary reception at Holyrood.
SWA keeps producers on the right road
The Scottish Wholesale Association has launched a new online portal to help point producers to relevant wholesalers to help them find new routes to market.
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.
SWA has bold net-zero goal
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 – and is calling on ScotGov to provide financial help for its members.
Wholesale Local Food Champions get to work
The Scottish Wholesale Association's Local Food Champions initiative is off to a great start – and entries have opened for the 2024 Achievers Awards.
Awards drive firms forward
Scottish wholesalers reveal their ambitions for the future following their award wins at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards 2023.
We’ll still push for our causes
Convenience and grocery industry leaders have vowed to continue to fight their corner with whoever becomes First Minister at the end of the month.
Alarm at DRS grows louder
Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
Calling time on booze curbs
Drink and retail trade bodies have united to condemn proposals to severely restrict alcohol marketing in Scotland.
Awards are an achievement
The Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achievers Awards, taking place later this month, will be the biggest ever.
Support call ahead of Scottish Budget
Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
