The very best Spar Scotland retailers were honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony in Aviemore on September 26th. The glittering Spar Scotland Awards followed on from the group’s lively trade show and conference and recognised excellence, innovation and outstanding contributions.
David’s Kitchen Kirkcaldy took home Independent Store of the Year, while Company Owned Store of the Year was awarded to Spar Castletown.
Meanwhile, Pinkie Farm picked up Independent Community Store of the Year, while Spar Saltcoats was honoured as Company Owned Community Store of the Year.
Colin McLean, Spar Scotland CEO, said: “The Spar Scotland Awards underscores our commitment to celebrating innovation, excellence, and the community spirit within Spar. We were honoured to celebrate these remarkable individuals, stores and suppliers who are driving positive change and inspiring others. We have been really impressed with all that everyone has achieved over the last 12 months, and it has been an honour to recognise these remarkable achievements.”
Spar Scotland Award highlights:
Independent Community Store of the Year – sponsored by JTI
Winner: Spar Pinkie Farm
Company Owned Community Store of the Year – sponsored by Graham’s the Family Dairy
Winner: Spar Saltcoats
Independent Store of the Year – sponsored by AG Barr
Winner: David’s Kitchen Kirkcaldy
Company Owned Store of the Year – sponsored by Hovis
Winner: Spar Castletown
Spar Brand Store of the Year – sponsored by Spar UK
Independent winner: Spar Lochcarron
Company Owned Store winner: Spar Glamis Centre
Vape Store of the Year – sponsored by the Vape Supplier
Independent winner: Spar Motherwell Rd, Bellshill
Company Owned Store winner: Spar Culloden
Suppliers of the Year – sponsored by Relex
Supplier of the Year awards were given to companies based on product supply, NPD, and promotional support activity:
- Tobacco & Vaping – British American Tobacco
- Impulse – AG Barr
- Licensed – Budweiser Brewing Group
- Grocery – Pladis UK
- Non Food – Sofidel
- Chilled – Compleat Food Group
- Frozen – McCain
- Bakery & Cakes – Browning’s the Bakers
- Food to Go – Rollover
NEW Future Stars Award – sponsored by the Scottish FA
Working in partnership with the Scottish FA, the new Future Stars award was designed and open to CJ Lang & Son colleagues from across the business.
Winners:
- Scott Laws
- Darren Murphy
- Fernanda De Souza
