News & Stories

Welcome to SWA News. This is where you will find all our news as well as relevant industry information.

News Loud Speaker Icon
News-and-Stories-Scottish-Wholesale-AssociationNews-and-Stories-Scottish-Wholesale-AssociationWatermark 'V' enters from rightWatermark 'V' enters from left
'WM' watermark'WM' watermark

News & Stories

Welcome to SWA News. This is where you will find all our news as well as relevant industry information.

News Loud Speaker Icon
News-and-Stories-Scottish-Wholesale-AssociationNews-and-Stories-Scottish-Wholesale-AssociationWatermark 'V' enters from rightWatermark 'V' enters from left
'WM' watermark'WM' watermark

November 2, 2026

New rules now in force for retailers selling tobacco, vaping, nicotine and herbal smoking products

New rules are now in effect for retailers of tobacco, vaping, nicotine and herbal smoking products as Scotland’s expanded register is live ahead of enforcement in January 2027.
TELL ME MORE

September 4, 2026

SWA supports wholesalers with new HFSS Regulations poster and dedicated web page

A new poster for wholesalers will help them highlight the new HFSS regulations coming into effect from 1 October 2026 - directing affected businesses to practical resources and guidance.
TELL ME MORE

August 26, 2026

New SWA president Jon Mack pays tribute to predecessor Tom Slaven and looks to the future

The new president of the Scottish Wholesale Association, Jon Mack, has paid tribute to his predecessor Tom Slaven, and sets out his focus for the future.
TELL ME MORE

August 18, 2026

Wholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel as new case study reveals real-world results

A new SWA case study has found that eHGVs can already match, and in some cases exceed, diesel performance on local wholesale delivery routes.
TELL ME MORE

August 10, 2026

Tickets on sale for Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards 2027 – book your seats now

Bookings are now open for the premier industry event in Edinburgh on Thursday, 18 February 2027.
TELL ME MORE

June 16, 2026

Achievers Awards 2027 launched with two new categories

Entries are now open for the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards 2027, with two new categories introduced to reflect the evolving wholesale landscape.
TELL ME MORE
APPLY HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP