Robbie Moore appointed head of trading at CJ Lang

CJ Lang and Son, Spar wholesaler in Scotland, has announced the appointment of Robbie Moore as Head of Trading.

Moore joins CJ Lang from Morrisons where he was Wholesale Buying Manager, heading up core grocery for Morrisons Wholesale and M Daily franchise. Prior to that he was at Costcutter for seven years where he held the positions of Head of Commercial, Category Manager and Buying Assistant.

At CJ Lang, Moore will lead the dedicated trading team, ensuring that budgeted wholesale trading for CJ Lang is maintained and developed in terms of volume, value and margins. He will also identify sales opportunities, promote maximum loyalty, and ensure approved store development activities deliver added value.

“We’re delighted to see Robbie joining our Spar Scotland Exec team where he will actively provide advice and input to the business and our members. He will be a great addition encouraging and supporting the Spar brand and standards of operation in Spar retail stores,”  Colin McLean, CJ Lang chief executive, added.

Moore added: “I am excited to take this role with CJ Lang. Operationally the trading team is in a very strong position and I look forward to building on its success.”

Moore is known for his work with GroceryAid where he was up until recently the co-chairman of the Northern network.

He took up his appointment on 6 September. Richard Collins, current Trading Director, leaves CJ Lang on 1 October to move back to be with his family in Yorkshire.