It takes something special to impress the SLR Rewards judges in the highly competitive Best New Store of the Year category, sponsored by P&G – but Euro Garages Spar Lomondgate ticked every box, and picked up a Michelin-starred dinner for their trouble.
Imran Ali has garnered a forest of coverage for his Euro Garages Spar Lomondgate, and well he might. As part of a showpiece development in Dumbarton, Imran has made sure his Spar store lives up to the high profile.
When P&G chose to sponsor this category, they knew that the competition would be fierce. That suited the sponsors just fine, as their home turf is stiff competition, where it takes something exceptional to catch the eye. Euro Garage Spar Lomondgate certainly fulfils that criterion.
As the company’s first project in Scotland, there was a desire to make a statement, given the prominent location, and the selection of retail outlets on site. It had to be top notch and, when Imran became involved, he knew he’d have to make his Spar store first class in every aspect. As the judges found out, that’s something the retailer achieved with flying colours.
What that means for Imran is something more than the opportunity to proudly display the SLR Rewards trophy to his round-the-clock customer base. Given the importance of the tourist trade at the location, this is something of an ambassador site for Scotland. It’s entirely fitting, therefore, that Imran and his guest are poised to visit another high profile Scottish business as the main part of the sponsor’s package. It’s a dining experience at the table of Michelin-starred Martin Wishart, complete with overnight accommodation in a posh hotel to complete the evening.
Whatever menu choices Imran makes, P&G wishes him bon appetit!
