CJ Lang & Son, the wholesaler for Spar in Scotland, is opening a new company-owned store in the village of Castletown today (7 June).
The licensed convenience store will be located where the Morrison’s Daily store once traded on the Main Street. This store was previously an independent Spar store.
The 1,342sq ft store , which employs 11 people, offers a wide range of daily essential food and drink products and services to the local community of Castletown.
The store has been refitted internally and externally with the latest Spar designs. A new floor, counter area, ceiling and shelving have all been added. Also new is the famous CJ’s branded food-to-go area which will provide shoppers with a range of hot and cold food-to-go treats. A Costa Coffee machine and a Calippo Slush machine are also available.
Brand new eco-friendly refrigeration has been added throughout the store to offer shoppers a comprehensive range of chilled products.
The store also has an off licence section, a range of news and magazines, grocery, chilled and fresh food products. Services provided include the Lottery, Post Office, Paypoint, and an ATM.
Steven Irons, Company-Owned Stores Operations Director at Spar Scotland, said: “We are really pleased to open a Spar store in the village of Castletown for residents to enjoy.
“Spar Castletown is positioned at the heart of the community, and we are sure everyone in the area will enjoy the benefits of our investment. We have made considerable improvements to the in-store shopping experience, and we hope the great range of quality products and services will serve the area well for many years to come.
“The Highlands is a popular tourist location, and we hope local shoppers and visitors to the area will enjoy shopping in their new Spar store.”
The store gave a donation of £500 to a local group – Castletown Youth Club – on its opening day.
Spar Castletown will be open from 7am – 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 8am – 10pm Sunday.
