Spar Scotland has unveiled details of its second annual awards.
The Spar Scotland Awards will take place again at the symbol group’s annual tradeshow, which takes place on 28 September, in Aviemore.
A new category – Supplier of the Year – will be launched in the coming weeks. The category is open to all CJ Lang & Son’s suppliers and will be judged by the symbol group’s trading team along with executive team members. The winner will be announced along with the other four finalists on the night.
The categories are:
- Independent community retailer of the year – sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group
- Company-owned community store of the year – sponsored by Graham’s the Family Dairy
- Independent retailer of the year – sponsored by AG Barr
- Company-owned store of the year – sponsored by Hovis
- Supplier of the year – sponsored by Tomra
The Spar stores entering the awards will be judged on agreed criteria, including internal and external store appearance, activity in the community, staff engagement, in-store theatre, and store standards, across May, June, and July.
A shortlist of stores will be drawn up for sponsors, Spar Scotland Chief Executive Colin McLean, and associated directors to visit in August.
McLean said: “We are extremely excited to welcome back so many sponsors to the awards and tradeshow. After a hugely successful event last year the bar has been set incredibly high, but we have a few surprises up our sleeves to make this year’s event go with an even bigger bang. These awards will recognise some of the best Spar stores and suppliers we have across Scotland.”
This year the CJ Lang & Son tradeshow and business conference will take place in an arc-marquee in the grounds of the Macdonald Hotel & Resort, followed by a sit-down dinner, awards ceremony, and evening of entertainment.
Registrations are still open for suppliers wishing to attend the event, which is on a first come, first served basis. Registrations close on the 8 May with the event now more than 50% subscribed. More information on the event is available from marketingteam@cjlang.co.uk
