“It gives us enormous pleasure to once again be highlighting this amazing industry for the 21st consecutive year.
“Covid may be largely behind us but the challenges the industry has faced over the last 12 months have been no less fearsome – and the sector is far from being out of the woods. A raft of complex issues lie ahead, including DRS, but I’m sure our sector will find a way forward, just as it always has.
“So we look forward to celebrating not only the winners on the evening this year, but this entire remarkable sector. Every community in Scotland owes a debt of gratitude to their local retailer.