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KeyStore Express Cults was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Chris Cobb at KeyStore Express Cults, which was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at our 2023 awards thanks in part to its customer-first mentality and willingness to adapt to change.
The Scottish Grocer Awards are a highlight of the retail calendar.

Entries open for Scottish Grocer Awards 2024

Entries are now open for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 and you can find out all about the different categories and how to enter here.
Shamly and Vikas Sud, whose GHSL Ltd business owns Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden, are congratulated by Laura McDermaid, of Philip Morris, and Scottish Grocer Awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – The Innovation Award

Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was the winner of The Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023. We've been catching up with retail manager Guna Sud and store manager Leigh McCarter to find out more about what makes the store so special.

Whytes of New Pitsligo sits at the heart

Scottish Grocer Awards Community Retailer of the Year winner Julie-Ann Whyte has talked about her own story on opening her store Whytes of New Pitsligo.
Shajaz Ali is congratulated by Booker Group retail development controller Barry Forbes and 2023 awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year

Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.

Awards Profile – Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year

The first profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw us catching up with Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year Spar Market Crosshouse, highlighting the strength of the store's range.
Graham Watson, of Premier Watsons Grocers, won the Industry Achievement Award.

The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023

Two leading lights of convenience retail were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Guests gather in the ballroom at the Hilton Glasgow for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 review

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
Premier Cupar Store bagged the Independent Retailer of the Year honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022

The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Zahid Iqbal and the team at Day-Today Drylaw following their win of Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)

Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife have won Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards for two years running.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion

Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.
Harris Aslam is congratulated by Republic Technologies UK sales and marketing director Gavin Anderson, magazine editor Giles Blair and event host Craig Hill at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 in Glasgow.

Awards Profile – Industry Achievement

Scottish Grocer caught up with Greens Retail managing director Harris Aslam after he won the prestigious Industry Achievement honour at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Kincorth store manager Malcolm Watson after the shop won the Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.

Get ready for the top shop honours

Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 are now open and we want to see what the very best the Scottish convenience channel has to offer!