The shortlist for the SLR Awards 2026 has been unveiled and the judging is already underway as we continue the search for this year’s local retailing stars.
Following two rounds of paper judging, the shortlist for the SLR Awards 2026 has now been published as we continue our annual search for the outstanding stores, retailers and teams in the Scottish local retailing sector.
The final phase of the judging, the on-the-road stores visits, is already underway with SLR Editor Antony Begley personally visiting every store on the shortlist to guarantee consistency of judging.
He will be joined over the course of the five to six week judging schedule by sponsors, independent judges and members of the SLR editorial team as we seek out the stars of 2026.
As always, we hope to uncover and share the latest thinking, the hottest innovation and the highest standards to help inspire the entire local retailing sector in Scotland and continually drive our industry forward.
Wed 17 June 2026, Radisson blu, Glasgow
Antony Begley commented: “The on-the-road judging is always a fantastic experience as it allows us to take an up-close look at some of the finest and most inspirational stores in Scotland and to find out what’s happening across the country so that we can then share it with the wider audience in the pages of SLR.
“The SLR Awards have always been about inspiring our entire sector to keep aiming higher, keep progressing and keep this vital sector as vibrant as ever.
“I and my fellow judges thoroughly look forward to visiting what is undeniably a fantastically strong shortlist of stores. Best of luck to each and every store and retailer featured on the list. Just making it onto that shortlist is already a major achievement.”
The winners will of course be unveiled at the SLR Awards ceremony on June 17 – and now is the time to grab your tickets to make sure you’ll be there on the night to celebrate the very best of Scottish local retailing.
