SWA launches Wholesale Local Food Champion training programme
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new Wholesale Local Food Champion training programme. Following the successful launch in 2021 of its local sourcing project – Delivering Growth Through […]
SWA welcomes DRS support package but says concerns remain
Circularity Scotland has today (21 February) announced £22 million of cashflow support measures to help Scotland’s brewers, distillers, importers and drinks manufacturers prepare for the introduction of Scotland’s Deposit Return […]
SWA joins call for DRS grace period for small producers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is one of several trade bodies calling for an 18-month legal grace period and the option to opt in to the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) […]
Scottish wholesalers and Volvo run an electric vehicle trial
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) and Volvo Trucks have launched a trial to accelerate the use of electric vehicles in Scotland’s wholesale industry. Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill and other SWA […]
Scottish consumers expect sustainability to be a business focus
A total of 63% of Scottish consumers believe that retailers who don’t take sustainability or environmental issues seriously are likely to lose out in the future, according to new research […]
Wholesalers invited to take part in hydrogen/electric HGV funding bid
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), in partnership with affiliate member Urban Foresight, is inviting interest from wholesalers and suppliers to be part of a consortium submitting a funding bid related […]
SWA offers more services to help members reduce emissions
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is collaborating with The Algorithm People and Auditel to drive fleet sustainability, reduce carbon emissions and manage costs. Both organisations have become affiliate members of […]
TWC/SWA study shows more consumers in Scotland cutting back
Two-thirds (66%) of Scottish consumers are having to reduce their spending to pay their bills, according to research by TWC in collaboration with the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA). This is […]
SWA appoints Ylva Haglund as head of sustainability and engagement
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has appointed Ylva Haglund as its new head of sustainability & engagement. Haglund (pictured) was formerly campaigns manager at Zero Waste Scotland, where she managed […]
SWA joins Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has been invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce in recognition of its ongoing work with members as part of its ‘Decarbonisation of […]
SWA offers wholesalers insight into electric vehicle market
The Scottish Wholesale Association has partnered with Volvo Trucks to offer members insight into the electric vehicle market. Its first Electric Vehicle Experience event, being held on 5 April at […]
SWA helps to secure an extra £10m of support for wholesalers
The Scottish Wholesale Association has helped to secure an additional £10 million in funding to support the wholesale sector as it recovers from the pandemic. This is on top of […]
