The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Asim Sarwar, managing director of the Glasgow-based United Wholesale (Scotland) group, as the new president of the SWA, succeeding George Benson.
Industry Announcements
Ocado chief to speak at 2013 Annual Retail Lecture
16 May 2013
Now in its fourth year, the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC’s) Annual Retail Lecture is set to challenge industry thinking, inspire fresh ideas and present new possibilities.
Food and grocery companies urged to enter IGD Awards
15 May 2013
Retailers and manufacturers who have shown excellence in the face of adversity, are being urged to celebrate their achievements and enter this year’s IGD Awards.
Norwegian Seafood Council appoints new UK representative
15 May 2013
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has announced the appointment of a dedicated UK representative, Jack Robert Møller.
C J Lang & Son Ltd appoints new independent sales controller
1 May 2013
C J Lang & Son Ltd has announced the appointment of Roy Williams as its new independent sales controller.
Morrisons appoints new group human resources director
23 April 2013
Morrisons has announces that Emily Lawson has been appointed new group human resources director.
Sainsbury’s confirmed as major British Athletics sponsor
16 April 2013
British Athletics has confirmed Sainsbury’s as the title sponsor of the Sainsbury’s Summer Series – three world class athletics events in the UK this summer, culminating in the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford from Friday 26 July to Sunday 28 July.
Today’s Group announces appointment of new chairman
10 April 2013
Today’s Group has announced that its chairman, Rodney Hunt is stepping down from the role he has held since 2009 in favour of Mark Windebank, current board member and owner/MD of Savage & Whitten, based in Northern Ireland.
Nisa appoints new chief operating officer
9 April 2013
Nisa Retail Limited has announced the appointment of Amanda Jones to the role of chief operating officer.
Retailers in Northern Ireland express concerns over carrier bag levy – NIIRTA
8 April 2013
With the Carrier Bag Levy being introduced in Northern Ireland today, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concerns over the scheme, but pledged to work with the Department of the Environment (DOE) on its implementation.
