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SCOTLAND’S most innovative, forward-thinking and resilient wholesalers – and their people – have been recognised and rewarded by the industry at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards. Achievers, now in its 22nd year and organised by the Scottish Wholesale Association, re ...

Following the launch of SWA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiative this week, SWA is pleased to announce the introduction of a free legal helpline as well as a starter guide, to help members – wholesalers and suppliers alike - embrace diversity and further buil ...

The Scottish Wholesale Association is delighted to share the news that we have created a new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiative to help members embrace diversity and further build an inclusive culture.    Launching with a webinar on Tuesday 11th February, mem ...

Achievers Awards 2025: Shortlists unveiled for five categories With the Achievers Awards 2025 just a month away, the Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for the five categories that shine a spotlight on the people who work tirelessly to make their companies ...

Thursday 6th February 2025 Time: 9.30 am until 4.30 pm Venue: Burness Paull offices, 50 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9WJ Cost: SWA Members: £89+vat, Non-Members: £249+vat. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. To register contact: ylva@scottishwholesale.co.uk We’re pleased ...

WE'RE HIRING a Member Engagement Officer.This is an opportunity for you to join us to shape the member engagement at SWA. As the Member Engagement Officer (MEO), you will be at the heart of enhancing member engagement and retention, while elevating the overall value and experienc ...

 PLANS are well under way for the return of the Scottish Wholesale Association’s new-format Annual Conference, taking place in Aberdeen on Thursday, 5th June – and tickets are now on sale.   The event, which adopts a different format to the SWA’s previous well-attended weekend co ...

We’re pleased to announce that we are partnering with ScotHot, Scotland’s leading showcase for the food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism industries which will return to the SEC, Glasgow on the 26th – 27th February 2025. Celebrating over 50 years of innovation and excellenc ...

  The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has this week joined other business and industry groups to give oral evidence to the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry.   Having provided substantive written evidence to the inquiry in August, SWA chief executive Colin Smith and Margaret Smith, ...

  IF you haven’t already booked your tickets for the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards 2025, there is still an opportunity to secure your place for the prestigious industry event in Edinburgh on Thursday, 20th February 2025.   The landmark event, now in its 22nd year, has a fre ...