Spar Scotland has announced the winners of its annual Spar Scotland Awards, presented during the Collaborate 2026 Tradeshow at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort on Thursday 24 September. The ceremony honoured retailers, store teams, suppliers and colleagues from across the Scottish convenience sector.
Event themed around partnership
The awards formed part of Spar Scotland’s flagship annual event, which brought together hundreds of retailers, suppliers and industry colleagues. This year’s theme, ‘Collaborate’, placed partnership at the heart of the day, underlining the importance of retailers, suppliers and colleagues working together to deliver innovation, growth and exceptional service for customers and communities across Scotland.
Sonya Harper, interim chief executive officer of Spar Scotland, said: “The Spar Scotland Awards are one of the highlights of our annual Tradeshow because they give us the opportunity to recognise the people and businesses who make such an important contribution to our success.
“This year’s theme of ‘Collaborate’ was particularly appropriate. Our retailers, colleagues and suppliers all play a vital role in helping us deliver for our customers, and the achievements celebrated at the awards demonstrate what can be achieved when we work together.
“Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists. Their hard work, commitment to their communities and passion for Spar Scotland should be rightly celebrated.”
Full list of winners
The full list of winners is as follows:
Vape Store of the Year – sponsored by Vape Supplier Ltd: MacBean, Jamestown; Spar Georgetown.
Brand Store of the Year – sponsored by SPAR UK: Elliot Salen, Mull; Spar Ladybank.
Lunch Meal Deal Store of the Year – sponsored by Samworth Brothers: Penny Petroleum, Great Glen; Spar Denny.
Barista Bar Store of the Year – sponsored by Barista Bar: David’s Kitchen, Bo’ness; Spar Arisaig.
Food to Go Store of the Year – sponsored by Kepak: David’s Kitchen, Glenrothes; Spar Ladybank.
Independent Community Store of the Year – sponsored by CCEP: Hutchison, Scone.
Company Owned Community Store of the Year – sponsored by Graham’s the Family Dairy: Spar Jedburgh.
Independent Store of the Year – sponsored by AG Barr: McCallum, Coylton.
Company Owned Store of the Year – sponsored by Hovis: Spar Denny.
Supplier and special awards
Supplier of the Year categories, sponsored by Spar Scotland, were awarded as follows: Tobacco & Vaping – Phillip Morris; Impulse – KP Snacks; Licensed – C&C Group plc; Grocery – Premier; Fresh – Graham’s the Family Dairy; Frozen – Nomad Foods; Bakery & Cakes – Hovis; Food to Go – Barista Bar; Scottish Supplier of the Year – International Beverage.
A Special Thanks Award was presented to Edward Dunn of AG Barr. The Future Stars Award, sponsored by the Scottish FA, went to Jodie Ewing, Roland Lauhle and KD-Leigh Millar of CJ Lang & Son Ltd.
