Nominations for the Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2011 open tomorrow (7th July).
Date:
Wed, 06 Jul 2011
Source:
Creative Oceanic
The Scottish Independent Retail Awards will take place at the Marriot Hotel in Glasgow on 13th October.
The sparkling occasion recognises and rewards independent retailers for their hard work, and commitment and dedication to their businesses. Nominations open on 7th July for 12 weeks, closing on 29th September.
Highlighting the value that independent retailers add to the communities and country they operate in, the Scottish Independent Retail Awards acknowledge their diversity within the industry.
The Awards also celebrate the entrepreneurial flair and business acumen that the best in the business possess, nurturing their ventures to success.
The Scottish Independent Retail Awards were launched in September 2010. The nomination response from the Scottish public and independent retailers was "phenomenal".
United Wholesale (Scotland) is returning this year as title sponsor and is gearing up to present an even bigger and better event.
Asim Sarwar of Glasgow-based United Wholesale (Scotland) said: "Awards such as the Scottish Independent Retail Awards provide an excellent opportunity for any business and entrepreneur.
"These events not only acknowledge and congratulate fellow retailers, they also provide an occasion to meet with like-minded people, and create and develop longstanding business relationships.
"At United Wholesale (Scotland) we understand the importance of being a community business and appreciate the impact that community can have on business decisions and success.
"Running your own company presents many challenges but it is also exceptionally rewarding and these Awards truly acknowledge the hard work that goes into planning and managing your own ideas and bringing them to life."
Irfan Younis, founding director of Creative Oceanic, the event organiser, said: "The Scottish Independent Retail Awards launched only last year and we were immediately overwhelmed by the response from business owners wanting to be involved in the event and, of course, from the Scottish public eager to nominate their favourite local, independent retailers.
"The response rate was exceptional. Over 4000 nominations were received and we are confident that that figure can easily be surpassed this year."
There is a broad spectrum of categories for independent retailers and their patrons to nominate in the following titles:
• Convenience Store of the Year
• Newsagent/Grocer of the Year
• Off-Sales of the Year
• Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year
• Responsible Retailer of the Year
• Hair & Beauty Retailer of the Year
• Fashion Retailer of the Year
• Accessories Retailer of the Year (inc. shoes, bags, jewellery)
• Technology Retailer of the Year (inc. printers, mobile phone shops, electrical goods)
• Book/Stationery Retailer of the Year
• Service Provider of the Year (inc. travel agents, business services)
• Health & Lifestyle Retailer of the Year
• Eatery of the Year (inc. cafes, restaurants)
The Scottish public can vote for their favourite within the categories using the online nomination form or by downloading a copy and sending it to Creative Oceanic.
For general enquiries and further event information on The Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2011, email the organisers or call 0141 420 1333
United Wholesale (Scotland).
Creative Oceanic.
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