Tiso Is Top Outdoor Retailer

Tiso Glasgow Outdoors Experience - the innovative Scottish store which has its own artificial ice-climbing wall and weather chamber - has scooped the Go Outdoors Retailer of the Year Award awarded at the trade show in Harrogate.

Up against 500 other outdoors stores nominated by almost 6000 customers, Tiso won the award after a rigorous assessment of all 21 shortlisted stores carried out by a team of 'mystery shoppers' from a retail research specialist.

The prize for the Tiso staff was a cheque for £1000 and a trophy. 'Since opening our doors just over two years ago,' says manager Paul Prentice. 'We have been working tirelessly to ensure our customers not only receive the best service anywhere, but to provide a unique and exciting atmosphere every time they walk through the door. Winning this award provides our team with recognition for the hard work we have put in.' Beers all round then...

There were also six regional award winners:

• Itchy Feet, Bath
• YHA Adventure Shops, Oxford
• The Peak Store, Bakewell
• George Fisher, Keswick
• Tiso, Glasgow (as above)
• Stewart R Cuningham Outdoor Centres, Betws-y-Coed
• Tiso, Londonderry