SWA Achievers 2027 now open for entries
Entries are now open for Scottish Wholesale Achievers 2027. Created by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), the awards recognise outstanding performance across the wholesale trade in Scotland and are in […]
SWA continues its relentless work to support Scotland’s wholesalers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) continues to work relentlessly in support of its members. That was the clear message from chief executive Colin Smith at the SWA’s annual conference, which […]
Change of venue for Scottish Wholesale Association conference
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced that its Connex Conference will proceed as planned on 28 May but with a change of venue – the historic Òran Mór in […]
Felix Riley and Martin Swadling in line-up for SWA Connex Conference
Felix Riley, an entrepreneur and financier who helps business leaders adopt ‘bigger thinking on their biggest challenges’, will be a keynote speaker at the Scottish Wholesale Association’s (SWA) Connex Conference […]
SWA Connex Conference themed Supply, Sustain, Support
‘Supply, Sustain, Support’ is the theme for the Scottish Wholesale Association’s (SWA) Connex Conference and evening dinner, which will take place on 28 May at voco Grand Central Glasgow Hotel. Hosted […]
Scottish Wholesale Association announces Achievers 2026 winners
Scotland’s most innovative and forward-thinking wholesalers – and their people – were recognised at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards last night (19 February). Now in its 23rd year, Achievers is […]
Glass inclusion in DRS in Wales criticised by FWD
The announcement that the Deposit Return Scheme in Wales will include glass from 2013 has been criticised by the FWD. The scheme in Wales will be launched in October 2027 […]
SWA sets out priorities and requests ahead of Scottish Parliament election
With less than 100 days to go until the Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has set out its key priorities and requests of candidates and political stakeholders. […]
Scottish Wholesale Association launches new website
Following the introduction of a refreshed brand identity last year, the Scottish Wholesale Association has launched a new website. The new website marks the final step of the SWA’s rebranding […]
SWA welcomes business rates movement but asks for more support
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the steps taken in the Scottish Budget (13 January) to support businesses, particularly the movement on business rates. Commenting on the announcement by […]
SWA announces Achievers people awards shortlists
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has unveiled the shortlists for the five Achievers people awards categories. The five categories – Rising Star, Employee of the Year, Wholesale Local Food Champion, […]
Book place at 2026 Achievers awards and join after-party
As the judging process for the 2026 Achievers awards nears completion, the Scottish Wholesale Association is encouraging wholesalers and suppliers to secure their places for the awards dinner in Edinburgh […]
