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The theme for the November event is ‘2020 Vision’. It will be an opportunity for suppliers to promote NPD, new ways of working, as well as sharing industry and category knowledge, the symbol group said.
In addition, more than 150 suppliers have registered to attend, many of whom will take part in the main stage arena.
The event will include interactive activity, which will provide an opportunity for suppliers and partners to connect and learn more about what Spar Scotland has achieved during the pandemic.
CJ Lang & Son chief executive, Colin McLean, will give an update on performance and will also share details of full financial year results.
Spar International will present valuable Covid-19 operational learning’s from the entire Spar global network.
In addition, members from the Spar Brand team will be in attendance to highlight own-label NPD developments. As well as the Scottish FA, Healthy Living Scotland, and Spar’s national charity partner Marie Curie.
Independent Spar retailers, company-own store managers, and head office staff, trade press, industry bodies, and Spar UK will also be present.
McLean said: “What is fundamentally important to us is that we get this opportunity to thank each person who has gone above and beyond over the past six months. We are in constant admiration of how well our independent Spar network of stores has managed and how our wholesale team have supported them.
“Spar stores have proven how resilient they are and how they care for the health and safety of their local community. It has been particularly pleasing to continue to support our customers and the communities in which we operate. Donations to local charities and organisations are now more than £200,000. Our supplier partnerships have also been very supportive and we look forward to working together in the months to come.”
