Scottish Independent Retail Awards Announced

Leading independent food and drink retailers have been honoured in the 2011 Scottish Independent Retail Awards, presented in Glasgow last week.

Date:

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

Source:

Event Organisers

The organisers received thousands of nominations for the prestigious awards, held in the Marriott Hotel and hosted by broadcaster and journalist, Alison Walker.

Glasgow-based cash and carry group, United Wholesale (Scotland), sponsored the event. Its managing director, Asim Sarwar, commented: "I am very proud to be associated with this event.

"As a business owner, I realise it is of the upmost importance to recognise and applaud those who work tirelessly providing essential products, services and employment to their local communities."

Winners included:

  • Convenience Store of the Year: Lothian Superstore (Day-Today), Armadale
  • Newsagent/Grocer of the Year: Day-Today, Wishaw
  • Off Sales of the Year: The Great Grog Company, Edinburgh
  • Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year: Simon Howie Butchers, Auchterarder
  • Responsible Retailer of the Year: Lothian Superstore (Day-Tolday), Armadale
  • Eatery of the Year: I Café, Glasgow

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