Arul Palaniappan and Prabu Vai of SRJ Convenience Retail have opened their first Spar Scotland store in Lossiemouth, Moray, and a second Spar is in the pipeline.
The entrepreneurial retailers already own over 30 stores, many of which are Premier-branded, including Premier Lossiemouth, which is less than a mile away and the 10,000sq ft New Elgin Service Station, which opened last year, boasting 800sq ft beer and soft drinks caves.
Spar Lossiemouth features a beer cave and cake counter and there are plans to offer a post office service shortly.
The store celebrated its opening with a Good Causes Giveaway, which encouraged locals to nominate community groups and initiatives that were deserving of support. The Ladybird Development Group, The Lossiemouth Skatepark Initiative and The 1st Lossiemouth Scout group were all given donations.
Independent Sales Director at CJ Lang & Son Brian Straiton said:
“A huge warm welcome to Arul & Prabu of SRJ Convenience Retail on their first of two stores with Spar Scotland.
“Lossiemouth opened last Friday 27th February and what a great store it is. At only 1,200 sq ft this store has everything needed to serve the community and customers in Lossiemouth. Fitted out to a high standard as you would expect from Arul & Prabu. The store has got off to a great start from a trading perspective and I am sure will continue to grow from strength to strength in the coming months.
“It really is great to have you both and your team part of the Spar Scotland family. We look forward to working with you all. The very best of wishes from all at CJ Lang & Spar Scotland.
“A big well done to all teams involved from start of this project to completion of the store launch.”
