Tag: Spar Scotland

Exterior shot of Spar Scottish Distribution Centre with the Spar logo on the side of the building.

Positive financial year for Spar Scotland

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported a strong result for the financial year but has warned of challenging trading conditions for the convenience sector.
Promotional image of Spar Big Deals of Christmas campaign with a Santa character outside a Spar store being lifted by a red ballon with the text 'Big Deals of Christmas' on the balloon.

Big Deals of Christmas returns to Spar

Spar Scotland has announced the return of its Christmas time promotional activity Big Deals of Christmas, promising shoppers massive promotions on major brands.
Image of the front of the Spar Scotland trade show tent with vans parked outside.

Spar Scotland Raises the Bar

CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
Keavy O’Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with the expansion into Scottish stores.

Meet the maker – Barista Bar

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.
A group of people stand in front of Spar Garthamlock holding a £500 sign wearing yellow shirts.

Spar Scotland dances into the summer

Local youth groups benefited from a £500 donation from Spar Scotland as the symbol celebrate the summer holidays at its Garthamlock store.
Spar Renfrew was crowned Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq to discuss the store's ever-evolving off-trade selection after it was named Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Spar Halbeath's Barista Bar section with balloons to help celebrate Spar's 20th instalment of the coffee bar across its company stores.

Spar brews up a Barista Bar celebration

Spar Scotland marked the installation of 20 Barista Bar services on 21 June with an hour of free hot drinks and a party in Spar Halbeath.
A group of people stand in the doorway of Spar Market Pinkie Farm Convenience to celebrate the store's 10th anniversary.

Pinkie Farm marks 10 year anniversary

Musselburgh store Pinkie Farm Convenience has celebrated its 10th anniversary of operations with an in-store party offering consumers plenty of goodies.
Former Scotland star Colin Hendry joined staff from CJ Lang and James Hall at Hampden to celebrate the WWEG campaign.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – CJ Lang & Son Ltd

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
A large venue hall hosting the Spar Scotland 2023 Awards ceremony with rows of people seated at tables with red and green lighting.

Spar Scotland is set to raise the bar this year

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has promised a groundbreaking show for its Annual Tradeshow event later this year.
The Day-Today store on Beeches Road, Duntocher, Clydebank, that has been revamped by Vertex Scotland.

Convenience in brief | Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland, KP Snacks

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland and KP Snacks.

Spar acquires three Eddy’s stores

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has acquired three stores from Eddy's Food Station as the retail brand has announced it has gone into administration.

CJ Lang rolls out the red carpet

CJ Lang has rolled out the red carpet as it launches its Spar Scotland Awards which will take place during the wholesaler's trade show this September.
Many consumers have been investing in coffee machines, says Lincoln & York.

Coffee category is full of beans

The continued growth of the coffee category provides convenience retailers with an opportunity to increase sales, says private-label coffee manufacturer Lincoln & York.

Spar Scotland supports football’s Future Stars

Spar Scotland continues its support for women's and girl's football as its Future Stars tournament celebrates its third year following the final match in March.
The Retail Showcase was a big success for Bestway last year.

Convenience in brief | Bestway, SGF, Spar Scotland

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Bestway, the Scottish Grocers' Federation and Spar Scotland.