All Spar articles
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Features and analysis
Spar launches new customer competition
Spar UK has launched a new way for shoppers to win discounts on all own label products
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Podcast
Get engaged with social media: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The Convenience Mix hears from A.F. Blakemore’s marketing director Sarah Ellis about how retailers can get online
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Product News
Spar rolls out KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Chocolate exclusive
Available in 43g single format at a promotional price of 2 for £1.50
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Features and analysis
Spar International elects Dominic Hall as president
He is the first Spar UK representative to hold the position
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Features and analysis
Shoppers to win entire basket for free through SPARaoke
Spar’s new ‘Make Me a Champion’ campaign is set to transform store customers into Karaoke stars
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Features and analysis
Clacton-on-Sea store returns to Spar
Nash and Sharlie Patel with their son Veer in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, have re-joined Spar after 15 years
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Features and analysis
Defending the shelves: three approaches to reduce shoplifting
Customer service excellence, transforming the shop floor and employee incentives. This is just a few strategies retailers have implemented to deter shoplifting
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Product News
Spar launches new trio of own label wines
The new own label wines have been designed for shoppers looking for “affordable yet flavourful choices”
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Product News
Spar scores Aero Strawberry exclusive, ahead of national roll out
The new Aero Strawberry block from Nestlé Confectionery will be exclusively available in Spar stores in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Features and analysis
Fascia & Franchise: nurturing growth
Four retailers speak honestly about how their symbols are supporting them and where there’s room for improvement
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Features and analysis
Spar to offer new retail recruits £100k of free stock at NCS
The incentive is targeting retailers in England, Scotland and Wales
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Features and analysis
Hunts Spar group reveals in-store Parcel+ concept
The hub services all major couriers and has the capacity to store large volumes of parcels
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Features and analysis
How my extension increased footfall by 20%
Retailers David and Karen Allen get thanked daily for their investment into expanding their store by over 50% to meet the demand of their growing community
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Features and analysis
Spar’s Community Cashback scheme offers up £100K
The scheme rewarded over 20 different local organisations and charities last year
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Features and analysis
A.F. Blakemore appoints new chief people officer
A.F. Blakemore has announced the appointment of Nicola McIntosh as its new chief people officer
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Features and analysis
Scottish retailer Saleem Sadiq celebrates 30 years with Spar
Independent retailer Saleem Sadiq celebrated two milestones with Spar by throwing an in-store party last month, joined by his family, colleagues, and customers
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Features and analysis
The Convenience Awards 2024: What makes a winner?
The winners of the Convenience Awards 2024 have been revealed, find out what set them apart from the competition
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Features and analysis
Multiple Managed Store of the Year: Spar Malone Road
Spar Malone Road in County Antrim has been awarded Multiple Managed Store of the Year at the Convenience Awards 2024
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Features and analysis
Winners of The Convenience Awards 2024 revealed
The awards took place at the Victorian Warehouse in Manchester and celebrated the entire convenience industry
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Features and analysis
International Women’s Day helps store top £32,000 in flower sales
The East London Jet forecourt store surpassed its sales target for the celebratory weekend