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Mohammed Akhtar has turned the 1,000 sq ft store in South Queensferry into a Spar after a small refurbishment.
Akhtar, who owns another independent store, said that he is now looking for a larger venture, which he also plans to turn into a Spar.
Derek Murray, regional sales manager for Spar Scotland, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mohammad and his team to Spar.
“Our focus will be on helping Mohammad grow his business to help take it to the next level.
“We are committed to investing in the growth of our independent retailer network which is a key ingredient in our success.
“This latest store opening underlines our commitment to growing the business not just in the short term, but for the long term as well.”
The store will be supplied by C J Land which now distributes to more than 350 Spar stores across Scotland.
