CJ Lang continues to outperform the wider Scottish market through sustained investment in its customer proposition, store estate, operations and supply chain.
Delivering this trading update during its latest virtual business briefings to suppliers, Spar Scotland also outlined its commitment to closer supplier collaboration and also confirmed the return of this year’s flagship event on 24th September 2026.
Recent performance highlights shared during the briefings showed SPAR Scotland trading ahead of the total convenience market, despite overall market decline, with strong transaction levels and customer engagement continuing to differentiate the brand.
Josie Cattermoul, trading director, Spar Scotland, said: “While it’s a challenging trading environment, our focus remains firmly on driving profitable growth through strong supplier partnerships, disciplined execution and a clear customer-first strategy. We are performing ahead of the market, and that’s a testament to the strength of our model and the collaboration we have with our supplier base.”
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A key focus of the supplier sessions was the importance of listening and acting on supplier feedback, with SPAR Scotland sharing results from its latest Advantage Survey. The business was ranked number one in the convenience sector and number two in wholesale, reflecting strong supplier relationships and performance.
Cattermoul added: “The Advantage Survey is invaluable in shaping how we work with our suppliers. It’s clear we’re doing a lot well, but equally there are areas where we must go further. Our commitment is to act on this feedback and strengthen how we work together.”
Sonya Harper, chief operating officer for SPAR Scotland added; “Working together and collaborating to deliver improved inbound and outbound availability for the benefit of both our retailers and our company owned stores estate will be critical going forward into the new financial year. We look forward to delivering a further business update to our suppliers at our annual tradeshow in Aviemore later this year.”
