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CJ Lang unveils record investment
The investment will cover multiple projects, including new energy-saving refrigeration.
CJ Lang & Son, the Spar Scotland wholesaler and convenience store operator, is small-scale development work where they will modernise the layout, look and feel of Spar Scotland stores. to invest a record-breaking amount of money into its company-owned store estate.
The investment, the largest by the board of CJ Lang, will cover multiple projects, including new energy-saving refrigeration, a move which will also improve its customer offer across chilled foods and produce.
The group is also planning store refits by focusing on the store format. The investment will go into large and Colin McLean, Chief Executive of CJ Lang & Son, said: “Our Spar stores are positioned in the heart of communities and now is the time to carry out the next phase of our store improvement strategy. “In recent years we have successfully rolled out Costa Coffee, our ‘CJ’s’ foodto-go offer, and improved our fleet of vehicles that travel millions of miles a year across the country. This investment demonstrates our confidence in the future direction of the business.”
Spar Scotland opens forecourt store in Whitburn
Forecourt retailer EG Group has opened a new Spar convenience store and forecourt site at junction 4A off the M8 at the Heartlands Business Park, Whitburn, Scotland.
Heartlands is on the site of a former coal mine and has undergone a large regeneration project.
The 3,000sq ft Spar Scotland store has a host of food-togo options including sandwiches, hot and cold rolls and pastries, as well as a Starbucks unit and Greggs bakery. Fresh produce, Lottery and PayPoint services and free Wi-Fi further enhance the offering in-store
The new forecourt has 10 lanes and two HGV lanes as well as dedicated parking for shoppers. The forecourt also boasts an external ATM and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Mike Leonard, Sales Director at Spar Scotland, said: “The Heartlands Business Park is a recent addition to our partnership with EG Group. The new opening of the SPAR store has created jobs and will be a great addition to the towns in the surrounding area.”
