Spar’s wholesaler in Scotland acquires ScotFresh Group
Published on: Oct 10, 2023
CJ Lang & Son will take over nine stores and 130 team members to be operated as a separate business unit initially.
CJ Lang & Son, Spar’s wholesaler in Scotland, has announced the acquisition of Glasgow based convenience chain ScotFresh Group.
The purchase will see nine ScotFresh branded stores and 130 team members moving over to support the acquiring company. The chain is an award-winning independent retail operation founded in 1983, the business has stores in the city’s west end.
“We are delighted to confirm that we have acquired the ScotFresh Group of nine stores. ScotFresh has an excellent reputation in the industry and is a well-recognised brand with significant customer loyalty and strong relationships with suppliers,” said Colin McLean, CEO of CJ Lang & Son.
The ScotFresh stores will retain their existing branding and will be operated as a separate business unit initially. Meanwhile, the locations will be fully serviced and supported by CJ Lang’s central support teams and their distribution center based in Dundee.
