A look at what’s going on across the convenience channel and associated businesses
Greens and Snappy Shopper on road to deliveries
HOME delivery app Snappy Shopper has teamed up with Greens Retail to kick start the symbol’s new delivery and click and collect services.
In addition to this, former Snappy colleague Chris McGregor has joined the Greens team as its head of online and digital to further support the rollout of the service across its estate.
Harris Aslam, managing director at Greens Retail, said: “We are delighted to join forces with Snappy to revolutionise our customer experience for our convenience and food to go offerings such as Subway, Costa Coffee, Skwishee, and Fisher & Donaldson with the Snappy app.”
CJ Lang appoints new director for Spar Scotland stores
WHOLESALER CJ Lang & Son has appointed its new company-owned store director for its Spar Scotland symbol.
Frank McCarron has taken on the role with the Dundee company, bringing with him a plethora of industry knowledge from over 35 years experience. McCarron’s most recent role saw him as senior regional business manager with Scotmid.
Colin McLean, chief executive at CJ Lang & Son, said: “I am delighted Frank has joined us. We wanted someone to help take our company-owned store division to the next level and Frank has all the skills and experience to do that.”
McCarron will join the business in the early part of 2024 and will replace Steve Irons, who left the position in October of this year.
This follows on from the wholesaler’s recent acquisition of the ScotFresh retail group, which saw nine new stores added to its estate.
On his appointment, McCarron said: “Joining CJ Lang as the company-owned stores director in January 2024 is an incredible honour.
“The recent acquisition of nine new stores from ScotFresh marks the next thrilling chapter in the company’s already impressive journey over recent years, and I’m eager to contribute to its continued success.”
Scotland Loves Local Gift Card festive competition
MICONEX is offering consumers the chance to win a £1,000 gift card this Christmas season.
The firm is offering entrants a £1,000 Scotland Loves Local Gift Card that can be redeemed across local businesses in Scotland.
Consumers can enter the competition by answering the firm’s question ‘what is your dream Christmas’ online to be in with the chance of winning the card to spend in their chosen region.
Colin Munro, MD at Miconex, said: “With the cost of living still a concern, our Win Your Dream Christmas competition is a chance for people to have a worry-free Christmas.”
