Spar’s independent retailers can expect a comprehensive day of retail analysis, growth initiatives and an enhanced tradeshow at James Hall & Co. Ltd’s annual retailer event later this month, it said.
The Spar Forward for 2026 retailer event is back at Harrogate Convention Centre on 30 April for a third year when the company’s blueprint for next 12 months and beyond will be presented to delegates.
During the morning sessions, there will be deep dives into convenience retail strategies and examples of best practice will be shared. Key speakers on the day are James Hall CEO, Andrew Hall, joint managing director Dominic Hall, managing director of Spar International, Tobias Wasmuht and more.
Peter Dodding, Sales Director at James Hall & Co. Ltd and Spar Northern Guild Chairman, will also host a panel discussion with independent retailers and Northern Guild members.
In the afternoon, a scaled-up tradeshow of 66 suppliers will take place in the centre’s exhibition hall, with the biggest brands in convenience retail bringing their latest products to the table alongside retail favourites.
Also, with Spar Forward falling on GroceryAid Day, there will be a stand highlighting the range of financial, emotional, and practical support that GroceryAid provides people working in the grocery sector.
Dodding said: “Convenience retail is experiencing a challenging period. Here at James Hall & Co. Ltd, we have the ideas and initiatives through our first-class retail, wholesale and food manufacturing portfolio to keep our retailers growing both their sales and profitability and Spar Forward will deliver on this.
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