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Great character and charm can be teased from the urban sprawl if you know where to find the quirky, the unique, the wonderfully eclectic...the dedicated independent retailers!

Independent retailers range from the cubby-holes with oodles of wonder spilling over the brim to the palatial boutiques oozing charismatic shopping allure.

The aim of the Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2012 is to highlight the value of Independent Retailers to the communities and country they operate within; showcasing the diversity within the industry, recognising and rewarding the entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen which lies behind thriving independent retailers.

The Scottish Independent Retail Awards are all about local businesses for their local community. The awards look to give a platform to the local communities from which to voice their admiration and loyalty to their independent retailer of choice.

Nominees – you know who you are… you are independent… you have no more than three stores in your chain… you are about to be showcased…

Step out, step up and step into your righteous shoes, soar above the banal tedium of the generic retail outlets and be crowned at the inaugural Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2012.

Nominations for 2012 have closed. Visit the Nominations Page for a list of the 2012 finalists & winners.

+ Convenience Store of the Year
+ Newsagent/Grocer of the Year
+ Off Sales of the Year
+ Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year
+ Responsible Retailer of the Year
+ Hair & Beauty Retailer of the Year
+ Fashion Retailer of the Year
+ Accessories Retailer of the Year (inc. shoes, bags, jewellery)
+ Technology Retailer of the Year (inc. printers, mobile phone shops, electrical goods)
+ Book/Stationery Retailer of the Year
+ Service Provider of the Year (inc. travel agents, business services)
+ Health & Lifestyle Retailer of the Year
+ Eatery of the Year (inc. cafes, restaurants)
+ Milk Retailer Of The Year
+ Best Confectionery Display
+ Best Soft Drink Choice
+ Symbol Store of The Year (recognising a store that carries the symbol groups signage, colour themes & ethics and is an exemplary store)
+ Specialist Retailer Of The Year (a store that chooses to specialise and cater to one specific retail market & teams this with specialist knowledge about their products.)