Spar Scotland tradeshow: collaborate for success in 2026

Contents

• Overview
• Introduction from Sonya Harper
• Dream Big campaign
• Future Stars
• The last 12 months…
• SPAR Scotland Awards 2026
• Exhibitors list
• Meet our sponsors

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All roads lead to Aviemore once again this month as the annual SPAR Scotland Tradeshow returns for the fifth time. After the stunning event in 2025, which centred on ‘Inspiring Success’, this year’s event takes ‘Collaborate’ as its central theme.

This clearly highlights the importance of partnership working across the SPAR Scotland network and the wider supply chain. The theme reflects the organisation’s focus on working closely with retailers, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver growth and innovation across the business.

The Tradeshow is Scotland’s largest event in the convenience retail industry and brings together everyone in the SPAR family in Scotland and beyond: independent SPAR retailers, company-owned store managers and CJ Lang support staff, SPAR UK colleagues, delegates from SPAR International and other SPAR regional distribution centres, alongside non-SPAR retailers keen to explore the latest developments across the sector.

Attendees came away buzzing after last year’s event and this year’s Tradeshow promises to be even more enlightening and inspiring as delegates hear from key speakers and learn about the trends impacting the sector and how SPAR is adapting and evolving to stay at the front of the pack in an extremely tough and competitive landscape.

The event will once again bring together hundreds of retailers, suppliers and industry representatives. More than 800 delegates will attend, while more than 200 suppliers are set to exhibit at the show, showcasing a wide range of products and exclusive on-the-day deals aimed at helping retailers drive sales and stay competitive in an increasingly challenging market.

The tradeshow marquee, now a well-established feature of the event, will once again provide the focal point for supplier engagement.

The day will begin with a series of morning business briefings tailored for suppliers, retailers and CJ Lang staff. These sessions will provide an update on recent performance and outline key priorities for the months ahead.

CJ Lang will update delegates on progress since its last business update in April, including a review of campaigns already delivered, new initiatives introduced and a forward look at upcoming developments across the business. The update will place particular emphasis on what lies ahead, giving retailers greater visibility of SPAR Scotland’s future initiatives and support.

Throughout the day, retailers will have the opportunity to engage directly with suppliers. In addition to product showcases, there will also be tailored deals designed specifically for independent stores. This remains a central draw for many attendees, offering genuine opportunities to drive margin and refresh ranging.

The tradeshow will culminate in a presentation from one of the top performance coaches in customer service, motivational speaker Alf Dunbar.

Proceedings will then continue into the evening with the highly anticipated SPAR Scotland Awards, which will take place alongside a gala dinner in the Osprey Arena. The celebrations will conclude with entertainment and dancing, providing an opportunity for delegates to network and mark the achievements of the past year.

The event’s strong focus on collaboration, commercial opportunity and insight will provide retailers with both inspiration and practical tools to support their businesses in the months ahead, while reinforcing relationships across the wider SPAR network.

With strong attendance expected and a packed programme planned, the 2026 SPAR Scotland Tradeshow looks set to build on its reputation as a key event for the convenience sector.

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We’re there for you

There’s no doubt that 2026 has been another challenging year for the entire local retailing sector in Scotland. SPAR Scotland is not immune to those challenges but the hard work and major investment that we have made over the last five or six years means that we are ideally placed to help SPAR Scotland retailers weather the storm and emerge fitter and stronger in the months and years ahead.

The local retailing sector has certainly changed significantly in the post-Covid years but we believe that the vision and drive of the team at SPAR Scotland, backed by major investment, has helped us progress and evolve into a modern, progressive and collaborative business that is perfectly suited to today’s local retailing environment.

We know this sector and we know Scotland better than anyone. We know what we’re doing and we believe SPAR Scotland is ready to meet all of the current challenges head on, working with our retailers to deliver the standards and the consistency that are so important to today’s shoppers.

Show time

It won’t surprise anyone to learn that there’s a lot going on at SPAR Scotland at the moment, as there always is, and I am thoroughly looking forward to sharing some of our work at our sector-leading Tradeshow in Aviemore, an event that has now firmly established itself as the leading event in the Scottish local retailing sector.

We expect more than 800 delegates to descend on Aviemore, and we have around 200 exhibitors there too for what promises to once again be a truly memorable event. I would like to thank every retailer and every exhibitor for their support for the Tradeshow – we couldn’t make it the remarkable event it is without you.

The Tradeshow provides us with the perfect opportunity to share more of our vision and our progress with our retailer and supplier Collaborators, while the Exhibition allows SPAR retailers to learn about the latest news, products and innovations from around 200 suppliers – all in one room.

I’m also very much looking forward to the SPAR Scotland Awards where we recognise some of the finest stores and retailers in Scotland. Over the last few weeks I’ve covered thousands of miles with several members of the SPAR Scotland senior management team for the judging of these awards and it was a hugely uplifting experience. It reminded me once again, as if I needed reminding, that SPAR retailers really are the best in the business.

And, of course, the Tradeshow also gives us all the opportunity to have some much-needed down time and the chance to catch up with colleagues from across the SPAR family, have a few drinks with friends and enjoy the spectacular Gala Dinner.

Hot topics

So what will we be discussing in Aviemore? A key topic will certainly be food-to-go, something we see as a massive opportunity for SPAR Scotland retailers. SPAR Scotland was among the first major groups to recognise and exploit the food-to-go opportunity, and we have driven constant innovation and learning through our exclusive CJ’s food-to-go brand in our company-owned stores over the years.

CJ’s is now a massively important part of our business, and we are keen to help our independent SPAR retailers tap into this huge opportunity. Our years of experience with CJ’s means we are perfectly placed to be able to do this and we are extremely passionate about sharing the many learnings we have made with independent SPAR retailers to help fast-track them to food-to-go success.

That’s why this year’s Tradeshow will feature a panel of independent SPAR retailers who are at different stages on their food-to-go journey, and we hope to be able to inspire more retailers to embrace the opportunity.

For us, food-to-go is the tailor-made replacement for declining traditional categories like tobacco and newspapers.

We will be sharing some new developments with attendees at Aviemore on food-to-go and we are currently in the process of updating our website to make it far simpler and quicker for retailers to order food-to-go products. We have everything retailers need in our warehouse in Dundee, from products to equipment, and we also have a wealth of information and assets available on everything from allergens to packaging. In fact, we will be issuing a handout at the Tradeshow which includes all the information retailers need in order to get started with food-to-go with a minimum of fuss and effort.

Our exclusive Barista Bar coffee offer is, of course, a core element of our food-to-go offer. Well over 100 company-owned stores now offer Barista Bar and the number of independent stores offering Barista Bar has now topped 40 – but there’s still plenty of headroom for growth. I would encourage all independent SPAR stores to take a serious look at Barista Bar. It’s a fantastic product; the machines are the most eye-catching in the trade and the margins are fantastic.

New innovation

Another topic we will be discussing in Aviemore is the massive success of our exclusive partnership with Iceland. The Iceland frozen range is now available in 95 company-owned stores, and the range is also available to independent stores, with 37 independent SPAR stores already stocking it.

The Iceland partnership has been a massive success. Basket spend for Iceland products is around £18, around double the typical basket spend – and Greggs Sausage Rolls are now our number one selling frozen line, thanks to the 3-for-£10 deal.

We have also ramped up our commitment to Q-commerce, with home delivery through Snappy Shopper now available at 50 company-owned stores. We’ve also launched our SPAR Dash rapid delivery service to help independent retailers cash in on one of the biggest and most profitable trends in local retailing.

Alongside all of that, our rolling programme of gamification and seasonal campaigns like Spin into Spring and Dream Big have helped deliver huge uplifts in sales for SPAR stores, often in typically quieter parts of the year.

These are just some of the highlights of the last year but they help explain why we have seen record recruitment of independent retailers into SPAR Scotland over the last year. We can offer an end-to-end service and support package in a way that no one else can.

More and more retailers are realising that, and I am confident that SPAR Scotland will continue to grow in future, benefitting everyone in the SPAR family.

I look forward to seeing you all in Aviemore and collaborating for a successful year ahead.

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Dream Big campaign

Attendees at this year’s Tradeshow will hear lots more about the many fantastic campaigns and initiatives driven by SPAR Scotland throughout the year, all created and executed to help SPAR stores boost footfall, sales and profits.

A great example is this summer’s Dream Big campaign, which helped celebrate the season’s biggest matches with winning offers for shoppers across Scotland. With a blockbuster summer of football, including the World Cup, the campaign reached the heart of local communities with market-leading exclusive deals, perfect for match days and beyond.

These great-value offers were available across fan-favourite food, drinks and match-night essentials. Whether customers were hosting a viewing party, heading to a friend’s house or cheering on their team from home, SPAR stores across Scotland stocked everything needed to make the occasion special.

The campaign celebrated not just the thrill of the game, but also the role SPAR plays at the heart of communities – bringing people together through convenience, quality and value.

Josie Cattermoul, Trading Director for SPAR Scotland, said: “With such a huge summer of football, we wanted to give our customers even more reasons to celebrate. This campaign was all about bringing fans together with fantastic deals and making every match feel like an occasion – whether you’re celebrating a win or simply enjoying the atmosphere.”

The Dream Big campaign was brought to life with strong in-store POS materials, in-store digital, paid digital activity, in-store events and much more.

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SPAR Scotland Future Stars hits new heights

SPAR Scotland and the Scottish FA are proud to have achieved another landmark year for the SPAR Scotland Future Stars programme with a record number of girls participating in this year’s competition.

The event culminated in a Finals Day at Scotland’s national stadium, Barclays Hampden Park, on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

The continued growth of SPAR Scotland Future Stars reflects the increasing momentum behind girls’ football across the country with schools from communities throughout Scotland taking part in local and regional stages of the tournament before earning the opportunity to compete on one of the biggest stages in Scottish football.

The move to Barclays Hampden Park marks a significant moment in the evolution of the competition, giving young players the chance to experience competing at an iconic venue while creating unforgettable memories alongside teammates, coaches, schools, and supporters.

Over recent years, SPAR Scotland Future Stars has become one of Scotland’s leading schoolgirls’ football initiatives, helping create accessible opportunities for young people to participate in the game, build confidence, and develop a lifelong connection with football.

Shirley Martin, Head of Girls & Women’s Football at the Scottish FA, said: “It was fantastic to see the SPAR Scotland Future Stars playing at Barclays Hampden. The opportunity to play at the national stadium is something that can be an inspiration for the players taking part and continue to fuel their ambition to go as far as they can in the game. Whether it is simply to play with their friends and stay active, or take steps within the professional game, events like today can motivate them to keep growing and learning.”

As participation continues to grow, organisers hope this year’s competition will inspire even more girls to take their first steps into football and continue building a pathway for future generations.

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Spar Scotland Awards to once more recognise excellence

One of the many highlights of this year’s SPAR Scotland Tradeshow this year will once again be the SPAR Scotland Awards, now in their fifth year. The awards will once again honour those who demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, and commitment to excellence across a host of categories, including:

• Vape stores of the year (company owned and independent) – sponsored by Vape Supplier
• SPAR Brand stores of the year (company owned and independent) – sponsored by SPAR Brand
• Barista Bar stores of the year (company owned and independent) – sponsored by Barista Bar
• Lunch Meal deal stores of the year (company owned and independent) – sponsored by Samworth Brothers
• Independent community store of the year – sponsored by CCEP
• Company owned community store of the year – sponsored by Graham’s the Family Dairy
• Independent store of the year – sponsored by AG Barr
• Company owned store of the year – sponsored by Hovis
• Supplier of the Year across categories – sponsored by SPAR Scotland
• New award for Scottish supplier of the year – sponsored by SPAR Scotland
• Future Stars Award – sponsored by Scottish FA

The Independent Community Store of the Year will go to a Spar store that engages, empowers and supports their community, making an especially strong, effective contribution to its local area.

Independent and Company Owned Store of the Year awards will be given to two retailers adhering to the highest standards, with teams who are truly passionate about their work and embedded within their local communities.

Supplier of the Year awards will be given to companies based on product supply, NPD and promotional support activity.

Working in partnership with the Scottish FA, the Future Stars award is designed for CJ Lang & Son colleagues based at the distribution centre and head office in Dundee.

Winners are selected by a panel of CJ Lang & Son Area Managers and Executive team members, as well as category sponsors.

Colin McLean, CEO of SPAR Scotland, said: “We are thrilled to once more recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions within SPAR in Scotland.

“The SPAR Scotland Awards underscore our commitment to celebrating innovation, excellence, and the community spirit within SPAR, and we look forward to honouring the remarkable individuals, stores, and suppliers who drive positive change and inspire others.”

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Inspiring Success

September 2025

A celebration of excellence at Aviemore

More than 800 delegates from across the Scottish convenience retail sector gathered in Aviemore on 25 September for Spar Scotland’s biggest-ever Tradeshow. Under the banner of ‘Inspiring Success’, the event reached new heights with 210 suppliers exhibiting an exciting mix of new products and bestsellers. The day was capped off with the Spar Scotland Awards, which were presented to outstanding stores, retailers and suppliers.

October 2025

Depot open day showcases Spar Scotland’s support

On 15 October, Spar Scotland opened its doors to retailers for a special behind-the-scenes look at its Dundee depot. Attendees were invited to explore the facilities and see how the group supports independent retailers and convenience stores across Scotland. They also spoke to team members and were informed of the firm’s latest innovations and investment plans.

Spar Scotland is a TikTok hit

A new social media strategy helped Spar Scotland drive significant online visibility with the launch of a dedicated TikTok channel. Within two weeks, the account had generated more than 140,000 video views, while content across multiple platforms achieved over 400,000 impressions with minimal advertising spend. Regular posts supported efforts to reach younger audiences, boost brand awareness and strengthen customer engagement.

November 2025

Marie Curie lorry livery launched

A new Marie Curie-themed lorry featuring artwork created by an East Ayrshire pupil was unveiled by Spar Scotland. The winning design, created by 12-year-old Finlay from Bellsbank Primary School, was selected from 80 entries submitted to a nationwide competition celebrating the retailer’s charity partnership. Spar Scotland also donated £1,000 to the school in recognition of its participation. The lorry was unveiled at CJ Lang & Son’s Dundee depot, where Marie Curie received a £2,500 donation raised at the retailer’s 2025 Tradeshow in Aviemore.

December 2025

Record-breaking charity donations revealed

Spar Scotland announced a record year of charitable giving, donating £200,000 to good causes in 2025. The total exceeds the £180,000 donated in 2024, underlining the symbol group’s continued commitment to supporting local communities. Spar Scotland continued supporting national charity partner Marie Curie while funding hundreds of local causes, including schools, care homes, football clubs, foodbanks, hospitals, defibrillator projects and community organisations across Scotland.

Ladybank welcomes Spar Market store

Following a major investment by CJ Lang & Son, a Spar Market store opened in Ladybank after the village’s existing Spar store relocated to a larger site on Commercial Road. The 1,747sq ft store offers an expanded range of food-to-go, chilled and grocery products, alongside services including PayPoint, ATM and parcel collection. A grand opening celebration featured Santa Claus, product sampling, prize giveaways and performances from pupils at Ladybank Primary School.

January 2026

Spar Scotland launches value campaign across store estate

Shoppers saw a renewed focus on value in Spar stores across Scotland from 5 January, as the retailer rolled out a campaign highlighting a range of key everyday essentials at low prices. The promotion included products such as Spar bread, Connolly’s bacon, McGhee’s tattie scones and Graham’s Light ‘n’ Low milk. The initiative was supported by in-store and digital marketing.

February 2026

CJ Lang appoints former Musgrave boss as non-exec chair

Eoin McGettigan succeeded Jim Hepburn as non-executive chair at CJ Lang & Son. He brought more than 35 years of leadership experience, including CEO roles at Musgrave, Budgens-Londis, Co-op Retail and Lifestyle Sports. CJ Lang CEO Colin McLean said McGettigan would help support the business’s ongoing transformation programme and future growth ambitions.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers success for CJ Lang & Son

Multiple accolades were secured by Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards 2026. The business won Best Delivered Operation (Retail), while Wendy Blain was named joint winner of Wholesale Driver of the Year. CJ Lang was also runner-up in the Best Symbol Group category and highly commended for Best Innovation. CEO Colin McLean praised colleagues across the business for their contribution to the success.

SRJ Convenience Retail joins Spar Scotland

Arul Palaniappan and Prabu Vai of SRJ Convenience Retail have opened their first Spar Scotland store in Lossiemouth, Moray. The shop, which features a beer cave and cake counter, celebrated its opening with a Good Causes Giveaway. The Ladybird Development Group, The Lossiemouth Skatepark Initiative and The 1st Lossiemouth Scout Group were all given donations.

March 2026

Spin into Spring campaign launched

Spar Scotland’s new ‘Spin into Spring’ digital activation landed in stores, delivering strong customer engagement and attracting new shoppers while increasing sales and footfall. Running for 42 days from 12 March to 22 April 2026, the gamified promotion offered daily chances to win digital vouchers, alongside a £10,000 cash prize. Supported by in-store POS, digital marketing and vehicle livery, the campaign also provided FMCG suppliers with valuable brand exposure and trial opportunities.

New trading director for CJ Lang & Son

Josie Cattermoul was appointed Trading Director at CJ Lang & Son. She leads buying, ranging, promotions and supplier partnerships, with a focus on strengthening Spar Scotland’s offer and driving growth across its independent and company-owned stores. Cattermoul joined from Tasmanian Independent Retailers, bringing more than 15 years of trading and commercial experience across convenience retail, wholesale and food retail businesses.

World Cup truck kicks off tournament campaign

A special World Cup-themed truck hit the road as Spar Scotland began building excitement ahead of the tournament. Created in partnership with supplier brands, the livery celebrated Scotland’s qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 27 years. The vehicle marked the start of a wider campaign that included in-store promotions, digital activity, radio advertising and marketing support designed to help retailers capitalise on tournament interest.

April 2026

Supplier business briefings highlight opportunities

More than 200 suppliers from across the UK joined CJ Lang & Son Ltd’s April virtual business briefings, where trading performance, future priorities and collaboration opportunities were discussed. The Spar Scotland wholesaler highlighted continued market outperformance despite challenging retail conditions and reaffirmed investment across its stores, operations and supply chain.

May 2026

Spin into Spring £10,000 prize winner revealed

Spar Whitletts regular customer Alex McAughtrie was named Spar Scotland’s Spin into Spring £10,000 grand prize winner. The interactive spin-to-win initiative attracted thousands of entries across Scotland, rewarding shoppers with instant prizes while reinforcing Spar Scotland’s commitment to customer engagement, loyalty and exciting in-store experiences.

CJ Lang ranked number one convenience retailer

The 2026 Advantage Survey named CJ Lang & Son the UK’s number one convenience retailer and number two wholesale retailer. The independent business earned high praise from suppliers across key areas including commercial strategy, communication, category management and ease of doing business. The ranking underlines CJ Lang’s focus on operational excellence, strong supplier relationships and delivering a customer-focused approach across its retail and distribution operations.

Independents inspired at retailer strategy briefing

Spar Scotland independent retailers were given fresh insight into evolving consumer trends and future growth opportunities through the symbol’s 2026 Retailer Briefing. The session highlighted the rising importance of q-commerce, food to go and digital engagement in driving sales and customer loyalty. Retailers also heard how continued investment is helping Spar Scotland outperform the wider Scottish convenience market.

Loyalty app rollout strengthens Barista Bar offer

Spar Scotland embarked on the rollout of the My Barista Bar Rewards+ app across participating locations. The platform offers Barista Bar coffee consumers digital stamps, exclusive promotions and personalised incentives, including free drinks and birthday rewards. The initiative supports Spar Scotland’s wider food-to-go and digital engagement strategy, helping drive customer loyalty, repeat visits and stronger shopper connections across its growing Barista Bar estate.

June 2026

Spar Scotland Future Stars achieves record participation

The Scottish FA and Spar Scotland celebrated a landmark year for the Future Stars programme, with a record number of girls taking part in the nationwide schools’ football competition. The tournament culminated in a Finals Day at Barclays Hampden Park, giving participants the opportunity to play at Scotland’s national stadium. Continued growth in the initiative highlighted rising interest in girls’ football and Spar Scotland’s commitment to supporting grassroots sport.

CJ Lang boosts frozen offer with Iceland Foods

A new partnership between CJ Lang & Son and Iceland Foods expanded the frozen category across Spar Scotland stores, bringing popular branded and own-label products to shoppers. The agreement, delivered alongside fellow Spar wholesalers James Hall & Co. and A.F. Blakemore, introduced a wider range of meal solutions and value-focused options. The initiative improved accessibility to trusted frozen food brands for families across Scotland.

Spar Scotland launches local social retail media capability

A partnership with SocioLocal saw Spar Scotland expand its retail media offering, enabling suppliers to reach shoppers across 91 local store communities through targeted social media campaigns. The initiative transformed store social channels into scalable retail media inventory, combining trusted local content with paid amplification. Suppliers gained access to geographically targeted activity across Facebook and Google, helping drive awareness, engagement and sales while delivering measurable campaign performance insights.

Dream Big football campaign gets underway

Spar Scotland launched its Dream Big summer football campaign with a high-profile activation at Hampden Park, celebrating the season’s biggest matches with exclusive offers and promotions. The initiative provided shoppers with great-value deals on food, drinks and match-day essentials across stores nationwide. Designed to boost engagement during a busy sporting summer, the campaign highlighted Spar Scotland’s role in bringing communities together through convenience, value and quality.

Tributes paid to CJ Lang Life President Joan Scott-Adie

CJ Lang & Son announced with sadness the passing of Life President Joan Scott-Adie on 15 June following a long illness. A granddaughter of founder Charles Lang Senior, she played a pivotal role in the growth of the Dundee-based business, serving as long-standing chairwoman and majority shareholder. Her leadership helped establish CJ Lang as Scotland’s leading independent food wholesaler and retailer, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

Distribution strength on display at CJ Lang’s depot open day

Prospective independent retailers were given a behind-the-scenes look at CJ Lang’s distribution operation during Spar Scotland’s Depot Open Day on 24 June. Held in Dundee, the event showcased the scale of the wholesaler’s logistics network, commercial expertise and retailer support services. Attendees met key members of the Spar Scotland team and learned how the business helps retailers grow successful community stores through operational, marketing, category and supply chain support.

Spar Kincorth hosts live radio broadcast

Original 106 Radio’s Breakfast Show held a live community broadcast in Spar Kincorth on 30 June, bringing music, competitions and local conversation directly to shoppers in Aberdeen. The event featured free breakfast vouchers for early customers, promoted the Barista Bar Loyalty App and raised support for local causes. Donations included £200 in Spar vouchers for the Kincorth foodbank and £500 for Champion Street Football to support its community programmes.

July 2026

Spar Scotland and HLP make healthier choices more visible

The Healthy Living Programme (HLP) and Spar Scotland strengthened their partnership with the introduction of dual-branded Healthy Living stands across participating stores. The initiative increased the visibility of healthier food and drink options, helping shoppers make informed choices while supporting community wellbeing.

Spar Dash delivery platform revealed

Spar Scotland launched Spar Dash, a new home delivery platform powered by Snappy Shopper. The platform provides customers with fast access to groceries, meal solutions, household essentials, hot food and fresh drinks from their local store. The service combines neighbourhood convenience with digital ordering, helping participating retailers reach more shoppers and grow online sales.

Store activations capitalise on Commonwealth Games

Spar Scotland partnered with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to deliver three high-impact store takeovers in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games. Activations at Spar Scotstoun, Spar Garthamlock and Spar Cranhill featured eye-catching branding, promotional displays and point-of-sale materials designed to increase shopper engagement. The campaign helped drive additional footfall and sales while enabling Spar Scotland stores to maximise the opportunities created by one of the city’s biggest sporting events.

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Exhibitors list 2026

Licensed

Exhibitor	Stand
AGB Funkin	E17
Asahi UK Ltd	F11
AU Vodka	F03
Australian Vintage Ltd	D14
Bibendum Off-Trade	D13
BrewDog	E18
Brown Forman UK	E01
Budweiser Brewing Group UK & I (AB InBev UK Limited)	F13
Budweiser Budvar UK Ltd	F10
C&C Group plc (Tennent’s)	F12
Glen Grant Ltd (T/A Campari UK)	E02
Carlsberg Britvic – Beer	A02
Casella Family Brands (Europe) Limited	D12
J Chandler & Co (Buckfast) Ltd	E09
Cider Of Sweden (Kopparberg)	E13
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners	C14
Cold Town Beer	F09
Corinthian Brands Ltd	F02
CVH Spirits	E03
Damm 1876 Ltd (Estrella Damm)	E14
Delegat Europe Ltd	E16
Diageo	E04
Differentiator Brands	E11
Disaronno International UK	E05
Hatch Mansfield	D10
Heineken UK	F14
Ian MacLeod Distillers Ltd	E06
International Beverage	F06
Molson Coors Beverage Company	E19
Moth Drinks Ltd	E10
Nice Drinks	C13
Off Piste Wines	D09
Pernod Ricard UK Ltd	E07
Proximo Spirits UK	F07
Red Star Brands – Four Loko	F01
Sazerac UK	F08
SHS Drinks	F04
Thatchers Cider Company Ltd	E12
The Glen Turner Company (Trading as LMB UK)	E08
Treasury Wine Estates	D11
VCT Europe	C12
Vinarchy UK	C11
Whyte & Mackay Ltd	F05
Heather Ale T/A Williams Brothers Brewing Co	E15

Cigs/Tobacco/Vape

Exhibitor	Stand
British American Tobacco (UK) Ltd	C15
Clipper UK Ltd	A11
Imperial Brands	A10
JTI UK	A09
Philip Morris Limited	M14
Vape Supplier Limited (SPONSOR)	D01

Frozen

Exhibitor	Stand
Iceland	N12
Crosta & Mollica	J09
Nomad Foods	N13
Mackie’s of Scotland	N14

Non-Foods

Exhibitor	Stand
DCS Group (UK) Limited	M13
CPL Homefire	M12
Card Connection	M09
Fifo	M11
B&J Toys	M10
Solv-x	N16
Robinson Young	N15
Energizer	K15

Grocery

Exhibitor	Stand
Baxters Food Group	N17
Pladis UK	M16
Brave Pet Care	H17
Nestle Purina	K18
Thomas Tunnock Ltd	K17
Kohlico Brands UK Ltd	H13
Nestle Beverages & Food	H18
SHS representing Fox’s Burton’s	H14
Premier Foods	K19
Vitamin Well Ltd	H15
RH Amar	N18
Walkers Shortbread	H16
Princes Group PLC	M15
Grenade	B05

FTG Bread & Cakes

Exhibitor	Stand
Brownings the Bakers	H04
Asher’s Bakery Ltd	H09
Europastry UK	J06
Grupo Bimbo UK – New York Bakery	H02
Samworth Brothers (SPONSOR)	J08
Hovis (SPONSOR)	J02
McGhee and Sons Ltd	J04
Kepak Convenience Foods	G02
Rollover (SPONSOR)	G04
RT Stuart Ltd	H05
Cambusnethan Slush Limited	H12
Cupcakes By Sophia Ltd	H01
Murphys Home Bakery	H06
SFC Wholesale Ltd	Vehicle Outside
Warburtons Ltd	J03
Vicky Foods Products SLU	H07
Country Choice Foods (SPONSOR)	G05
Barista Bar (SPONSOR)	J01
Fresh Fill Ltd	J05
The Bread Guy Bakery	H08
Simply Doughnuts Ltd	H10
Lutosa	G03
Kelsius	J10
JG Ross	H03
CJ’s FTG	H11

Confectionery

Exhibitor	Stand
Anderson Veitch & Co. Ltd	C10
BIP Candy and Toy	D06
Haribo	C07
Eurofoodbrands	C04
Ferrero UK	D04
Golden Casket	C09
Lindt & Sprungli UK Ltd	D05
Mars Wrigley UK	C05
Mondelez International	C03
Mrs Tilly’s	C08
Nestle Confectionery	K16
Nisha Enterprises Ltd	B08
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM UK)	D02
Sweetzone Ltd	D03
Swizzels Matlow Ltd	C02
Kervan Gida UK Ltd	D07
Hamilton Imports Ltd T/A 3DTrading	C01
Cloetta UK Ltd	D08
World of Sweets	C06

Crisps & Snacks

Exhibitor	Stand
Kellanova	A08
Kettle Foods Ltd	A07
Olly’s	A06
KP Snacks	B06
Taylors Snacks	B07
Proper Snacks	A05
PepsiCo UK (Walkers) (SPONSOR)	B01
Tayto Group Limited	B09
Grupo Bimbo UK – Takis	B10

Soft Drinks

Exhibitor	Stand
A G Barr (SPONSOR)	A01
Capri Sun	A03
Carlsberg Britvic	A02
Coca Cola Enterprises/Monster	C14
Suntory	A04
Red Bull Company Limited (SPONSOR)	L01
Nichols plc (Vimto)	B02
Vithit	B03
Sneak Energy	B04

Chilled

Exhibitor	Stand
Grahams Dairies Ltd (SPONSOR)	G01
UFIT	N06
May & Raeburn Ltd/Fordham	M01
Lactalis UK & Ireland	N01
Nomadic Foods	N05
Pilgrims Europe	N02
Peter H Smith	M08
Purepower Nutrition	N10
Tropicana Products UK Ltd	N06
Compleat Food Group	N07
P.K. Foods Glasgow Ltd	M06
Huel	M02
Muller Yogurt and Desserts	N03
Emmi UK	N10A
Rowan Glen	M04
Connolly Meats	N08
Malcolm Allan / Macsween	N09
McCallum Foods	N08
Oatly UK	M07
Shaken Udder	M03
Kinisla	N04
Browns Food Group	N07
Worthenshaw’s T/A Kirstys	N09
McMillan Foods	M05
Tuk In Foods	J07

Invest NI

Exhibitor	Stand
Punjana/Thompson’s Tea	K01
Clarke Millar (Millar Moo)	K02
Feedwell Petfood	K03
Lakeland Dairies	K04
Big Pot Co	K05

Property

Exhibitor	Stand
GSS Contracts Ltd (SPONSOR)	K14
Smart Save	K10
Vertex R.A.S. Ltd	K13
Acorn Signs Ltd	K12
Envipco UK	L17
Retail Solutions Scotland Ltd	L14
RVM Systems UK MD	L16
CMB RVM Solutions	A04A
Snappy Shopper	L12
TOMRA	L15
Quail Digital	K11
Bates Office	K08
Sustainable Energy First	K07
Smart Parking	L13
Reconomy Connect	K09

Marketing / Other

Exhibitor	Stand
HR	L05
Media Hub	K06
Marie Curie	L02
Grocery Aid	L03
Healthy Living Programme	L04
Socio Local Limited	L10
Spar Brand (SPONSOR)	G06
Image Data (SPONSOR)	L09
The National Lottery	L06
SLR Magazine	L07
Facewatch Limited	L11
Scottish Guild	L08

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Introducing our sponsors…

Headline Sponsors

Vape Supplier Ltd

Founded in 2017, Vape Supplier Ltd has established itself as a trusted distributor of premium vaping products and viral confectionery trends, serving retailers across the UK and internationally. It supplies a wide range of vape devices, e-liquids, disposables, accessories, and fast-selling viral sweets and snacks sourced from leading global brands.

Known for reliability, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service, Vape Supplier Ltd supports retail partners with fast fulfilment, consistent stock availability, and access to the latest in-demand products within both the vaping and confectionery sectors. The company has built long-term relationships with independent retailers, online stores, and wholesale buyers by delivering dependable service and a market-focused product range.

Committed to growth and innovation, Vape Supplier Ltd continues to expand while maintaining high standards of professionalism, compliance, and customer support, making it a preferred wholesale partner for businesses seeking quality products and efficient distribution solutions.

Red Bull

Inspired by functional drinks from East Asia, Dietrich Mateschitz founded Red Bull in the mid-1980s. A completely new product category was born – energy drinks. Red Bull Energy Drink is available in 177 countries worldwide and over 12.138 billion cans of Red Bull were sold worldwide in 2023. A 250ml can of Red Bull Energy Drink contains 80 mg of caffeine, about the same than in a home brewed cup of coffee. For more information, visit redbull.com/gb-en/

Chillout Zone Sponsors

Barista Bar

Barista Bar is one of the UK’s leading coffee-to-go brands, now available in over 140 stores across Scotland and part of a growing network of more than 670 locations and 900+ machines across the UK.

Working in partnership with CJ Lang & Son Ltd., Barista Bar combines premium coffee, innovation and convenience with a strong commercial proposition for retailers.

Since switching from a leading competitor brand, SPAR Scotland stores have seen a +37.5% uplift in cup sales, demonstrating the strong consumer appeal and commercial potential of the brand.

And we’re not standing still. Our next generation of Barista Bar will bring more than 30 new drinks to the menu, giving customers even greater choice across hot and iced drinks, alongside decaf, oat as a dairy alternative and an exciting range of speciality drinks, including matcha and chai.

Our award-winning My Barista Bar Rewards+ app is now available in Scotland, rewarding customers every time they visit while helping retailers drive frequency, engagement and loyalty.

Backed by standout branding, engaging campaigns and dedicated retailer support, Barista Bar is designed to deliver strong sales, margins and repeat visits.

PepsiCo UK (Walkers)

PepsiCo is one of the UK’s leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio of iconic brands that are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day, including Walkers, Doritos, Quavers, Wotsits and Quaker, many of which are market leaders in their categories. With manufacturing sites across the UK, PepsiCo plays an important role in supporting the UK economy and agricultural sector, sourcing potatoes and other ingredients from British farmers.

PepsiCo UK is committed to driving sustainable growth by reducing its environmental impact, investing in healthier product innovation and supporting communities.

Through a combination of innovation, operational excellence and a strong focus on sustainability, PepsiCo continues to deliver great-tasting products while building a more resilient and sustainable food system for the future.

Food Court Sponsors

Country Choice

Loved by consumers, our branded concepts and solutions make it easy to add high margin, quality products to your offering. Country Choice concepts are the ideal choice for a range of different settings.

Our experienced team help deliver exciting branded experiences, that are proven to grow businesses. We pride ourselves on providing a complete support package. Our distinct brands offer an impressive range of hot, chilled and ambient products, that can be offered all day. From hot food self-serve units, to fully staffed made-to-order counters, we have flexible options for all sized operations, to drive footfall and generate profit.

Our support packages are tailored to each customer, giving you exactly what you need to operate a Country Choice concept:

• Equipment Options
• Free Menus & Marketing Pack
• Training & Support
• Quality Assurance & Technical Support

Rollover

For over 30 years, Rollover has helped retailers grow sales with simple, profitable hot food-to-go solutions. Combining quality products, free-on-loan equipment and expert support, we make it easy to serve great-tasting food that drives footfall and boosts basket spend.

Best known for our iconic Hotdogs, our expanding portfolio spans breakfast, lunch and snacking, offering retailers a versatile food-to-go solution throughout the day. Exciting new additions include Pizza Twists, Boneless Chicken Wings and Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey Dip, help meet evolving consumer tastes and drive repeat purchases. With halal and vegetarian options available, we help retailers cater to a broad range of customers and eating occasions.

From convenience stores to forecourts across the UK, Rollover delivers a complete food-to-go solution backed by decades of expertise, helping retailers serve more customers and grow profitable sales.

Award Sponsors

AG Barr

A.G. Barr p.l.c. is one of the UK’s leading multi-beverage businesses, celebrated for creating and building iconic, consumer-focused brands.

The company is best known as the creator of IRN-BRU, affectionately dubbed “Scotland’s other national drink.” Over its 150-year history, A.G. Barr has evolved from a regional soft drinks manufacturer into a dynamic beverage house operating across multiple high-growth categories.

Today, A.G. Barr’s impressive portfolio spans carbonated soft drinks, functional beverages, fruit juices, and premium mixers. Core brands alongside IRN-BRU include Rubicon, Barr Family, Boost Drinks & KA. The business has also expanded into the cocktail and adult beverage market through its premium cocktail brand, Funkin Cocktails, catering to both the on-trade and off-trade sectors.

Headquartered in Cumbernauld, Scotland, A.G. Barr operates state-of-the-art production facilities across the UK. Combining rich heritage with modern commercial agility, the company remains dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and delivering strong shareholder value while quenching the nation’s thirst.

Coca Cola Enterprises

CCEP is a global business with a local footprint

We are one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, know for famous brands like Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite and Monster. However, we also have local favourites in our portfolio, and products in categories like coffee and alcohol ready to drink.

We make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved brands that refresh the 600 million consumers who can enjoy our drinks in 31 markets.

Great brands. Great people. Great execution. Done sustainably.

Our aim? To refresh our customers and consumers and make a difference. And our success is built on three strategic pillars: great brands, great people, great execution. Done sustainably.

Our portfolio is built on our core brands, but we have been expanding into new categories where we can see growth opportunities, like coffee and alcohol ready to drink.

We also like to keep things fresh and exciting, with new flavour innovations like Fanta Halloween special editions. While offering low and zero sugar options so consumers have even more choice.

Grahams Dairies Ltd

A five-generational farming, three-generational dairy farming family business, Graham’s the Family Dairy have been producing award-winning fresh dairy products since 1939, from our home in the Scottish heartland. We are proud to produce a diverse selection of great tasting products such as milk, butter, cream, cottage cheese, kefir and yogurt. Among our diverse range we are proud to meet our customers’ demands for high protein, gut healthy natural dairy produce with our Protein 25, Protein 22, Skyr, Kefir, Greek Style Pouches and children’s Squidgies range. Our products are produced with the finest milk from our farming partners.

Hovis

Hovis® Limited is a baking business. We’re proud to be part of a baking heritage that goes back more than 130 years, now delivering more than a million of our much-loved loaves every day throughout the UK and Ireland. Not just Hovis® loaves, we also bake Mother’s Pride®, Ormo® and other bakery products too. We pride ourselves on the taste and quality of all our bakery products, but then they all do have Hovis® tradition baked into them.

SPAR Brand

SPAR is the UK’s leading convenience group, built on a true community presence. At the heart of that success is SPAR Brand – the own label range shoppers know, trust, and keep coming back for. Having a truly credible and compelling proposition for SPAR Brand is the single biggest opportunity we have for driving shoppers to our stores, gaining their repeat custom, and their ongoing loyalty.

That’s why we continue to invest in and expand the range, giving shoppers fantastic quality at accessible prices while delivering real commercial value for retailers. Our mission is to provide high-quality, distinctive, and excellent value-for-money alternatives that rival big brands, while anchoring neighbourhood convenience stores firmly within their communities. The range is built around the missions that matter most to shoppers: Meal for Tonight, Big Night In, Food to Go, Top-Up and Core Grocery, with “Something Special by SPAR” going from strength to strength, led by premium pizzas bringing real indulgence into everyday convenience shopping.

By offering a value for money own-label range and layering in differentiation through choice, hero category excellence, and regional expertise, we will stand out for our customers and keep them returning.

SFA

Since partnering in 2019, SPAR Scotland and the Scottish FA have built a strong and fruitful partnership, built around a shared commitment to supporting girls and women’s football across the nation.

Girls football, in particular, has seen enormous growth in the past seven years and SPAR Scotland has played a leading role in supporting that increase. In particular, the SPAR Future Stars Cup has consistently provided opportunities for girls to get involved in football across Scotland.

The Future Stars Cup is designed to be competitive, fun and inclusive, giving schoolgirls aged 12–16 the chance to represent their school in a structured competition. It gives girls the cha to play competitive football, experience the excitement of a tournament, and, most importantly, enjoy the game with friends.

The competition – which has become a real highlight of the school football calendar – is a fantastic example of what organisations similar to SPAR can help achieve within football.

We’re really proud of how the competition has developed and the opportunities it continues to provide for girls across Scotland, helping to inspire the next generation of players.

Event Sponsors

Image Data Group

For over 35 years, imageData Group has delivered high-speed, high quality print solutions with a personal, family-owned approach. From pioneering barcode technology in the UK to leading advancements in variable data printing; innovation is at the heart of everything we do

With over £10 million invested in the past three years, our accredited UK factories offer fully integrated services. From design and print to fulfilment and logistics. Whether you need large scale brand activations, personalised campaigns or 3D POS displays, we deliver precision, consistency and sale.

Our expertise spans 2D POS, fabric graphics, window vinyls, banners and bespoke marketing materials – all tailored to your brand We’re committed to sustainability, with dedicated teams continually sourcing the latest recyclable materials and low impact production methods.

At the core of our tech offering is iDG Connect – our proprietary platform – built in-house to manage secure, complex workflows. It connects client teams, agencies and operations into one seamless system with customised permissions, automated tasks and real-time reporting. Giving full transparency and continuous improvement to your workflow.

Backed by a forward-thinking leadership team and strong values, imageData Group remains committed to delivering powerful print solutions that drive performance – and protect the planet

GSS

GSS Contracts Limited was established in 2014 with the primary aim of growing a market-leading Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service and Installation business. From its Scottish office, based in East Kilbride, the Company has grown sustainably, both locally and nationally, over the past decade, by delivering a first-class level of performance across a significant portfolio of projects across the UK.

GSS Contracts has focused its business within the Convenience retail sector, developing partnerships with well-known retailers as well as supporting the growing independent retail sector. This is reflected in the level of repeat business GSS Contracts continues to receive from these clients.

At the heart of our business there are 3 core values that we ask our people to live by. Through trust, honesty and integrity we ensure our 60 employees enjoy a safe and secure place of work, in our offices or on our sites. For our clients, it is the way we do business. Here is to the next 10 years!