SPAR Scotland has officially opened its newest company owned store, SPAR Market Ladybank, following the relocation of its existing store into a significantly larger, modernised premises in the heart of the village.
Located on Commercial Road, the new 1,747sqft store represents a substantial investment by CJ Lang & Son Ltd, Scotland’s SPAR wholesaler and independent convenience retailer. The move sees SPAR Scotland take over and fully refurbish a former Premier store directly opposite its previous site.
The expanded footprint enables SPAR Scotland to deliver a much broader offer for the local community, including:
- CJ’s Food-to-Go hot food offer
- Barista Bar hot and cold drinks
- Extended chilled ranges including fresh fruit & vegetables, fresh meat and new ready meals
- Extended Grocery ranges tailored to the local community
- A strengthened selection of locally sourced Scottish products
- A broad programme of value-led promotions
- Essential services including EVRi parcel services, PayPoint, ATM and lottery
To mark the opening, the team hosted a ‘Grand Opening and Festive Celebration’ on Friday 5th December. The event featured Santa Claus, face painting, Christmas prizes and a “spin the wheel” competition, including two £100 SPAR voucher giveaways. Stuart’s Bakery and Thomson’s Tea offered free sampling to shoppers, while carol singing was performed by pupils from Ladybank Primary School.
As part of the celebrations, SPAR Scotland also made charitable donations of £500 each to Ladybank Primary School, Ladybank Youth Club and Ladybank Development Trust, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the local community.
Frank McCarron, Company Owned Store Director for SPAR Scotland, said:
All colleagues from the former Ladybank SPAR have transferred to the new site, ensuring full continuity of service, we have also recruited new colleagues from the local community. The new store will operate 7am–10pm Monday to Saturday and 8am–10pm on Sundays.
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