Tag: Scottish Wholesale Association
Support for wholesale
THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Call for action ahead of Brexit deadline
Scotland's food and drink manufacturers and wholesalers have come together to sound the alarm over Brexit
SWA welcomes grants but warns more is needed
The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed additional Covid-19 grant support from the Scottish Government, but warned it does not go far enough
SWA call for funds
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has called on the First Minister to include the sector in any further Covid-19 financial support packages.
Now not the time for DRS
The Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in 2022
Deposit return is delayed to 2022
THE launch date for deposit return has been pushed back to the spring of 2022.
New regulations, published last month as the coronavirus crisis ramped up, have postponed the implementation of DRS. Deposit return was initially slated for a 1 April 2021 launch date.
A well-kent face for the SWA
A FAMILIAR face to many Scottish convenience retailers has taken on a new role at the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Rates chaos is averted
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
DRS debate rages on at Holyrood
Industry experts raise concerns with proposed scheme
Deposit return is coming in 2021
No automatic exemptions for small stores, glass included, 18 months to go and one more chance to have your say .
SWA brings in Scottish producers
This year’s Scottish Wholesale Association conference will see the SWA team up with Scotland Food & Drink to launch a new producer exhibition
Industry Achievement Award
The most special prize at the Scottish Grocer Awards, this year’s Industry Achievement winner was as fitting for recognition as they come .
A great celebration
2019’s convenience retail stars were shining bright as Scottish Grocer celebrated their stellar achievements .
Rates rise comes in below inflation
Finance secretary had no shortage of rates rabbits to pull from Budget hat
NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government...
SWA boss in position
Colin Smith assumed full responsibility at the top of the trade body on 31 December
Smith takes top job at the SWA
Kate Salmon passes torch to ex–retailer
SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive...
