John Heagney, Nisa Symbol Group director said: “In only four years, we have created the fastest-growing symbol group in the UK with stores that really are the cream of independent retailing.
“That is a huge achievement and the fact that it’s a joint effort between independent retailers in the group and Nisa-Today’s is all the more pleasing.
“By combining our brand and buying expertise with the retailing knowledge and personal service only an independent retailer can provide, we’re offering the consumer a tailored and truly credible alternative to the major multiples. We’re absolutely delighted.”
But it was Spar stores who dominated the remaining award categories for independent retailers, walking off with a total of seven accolades, including the Outstanding Achievement Award for Spar UK.
Spar retailers also triumphed in the categories:
• Independent Newsagent of the Year
• Independent Training Initiative of the Year
• Independent Store Manager of the Year
• Independent Forecourt Manager of the Year
Northern Ireland-based Henderson Retail, Spar won Regional Convenience Chain of the Year, while Eurospar scooped Global Convenience Format of the Year.
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