All Spar articles
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Products In Depth10 things you need to know about Vegan & Plant-Based products
Find out which categories you can beef up with plant-based to tap into this growing area
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Features and Analysis
Spar signs partnership with Burnley FC in the Community
Spar has signed a sponsorship deal to support Burnley FC in the Community’s charity work.
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Features and Analysis
New Spar and Shell forecourt opens creating 38 jobs in Darlington
A brand new Spar convenience store and Shell service station on one of Darlington’s busiest main roads has opened its doors to the public.
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Features and Analysis
Barbara Clements sells store to Appleby Westward
Barbara Clements has sold her award winning store in Weymouth to Appleby Westward.
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News
Blakemore sales dip due to Covid-19 disruptions
The group saw a 5% dip in sales for the year to 24 April.
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Features and Analysis
Derry Hill village store gets new ownership
A convenience store in Wiltshire has returned to Spar for the first time since the 1980s, and the new owner plans to double its size to meet local needs.
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Features and Analysis
Fascia & Franchise: help is at hand
A selection of retailers discuss their relationships with their symbol and franchise groups and what keeps them loyal
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Features and Analysis
Spar Scotland launches green community cashback campaign
The sustainability-focused initiative will take place during COP26.
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Features and Analysis
CJ Lang & Son reports strong year following growth strategy
The group has overcome “significant change in the retail landscape” to grow turnover.
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Features and Analysis
Retailers get spooky for Halloween weekend with scary displays
Store owners get into the spirit of Halloween with their in-store displays.
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Product News
Spar launches new festive range
The Christmas range includes disps, snacks and desserts.
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Interviews and Profiles
Symbol groups embrace frozen category in convenience
Spar and Nisa have increased their focus on the frozen category.
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Features and Analysis
Spar Scotland extends free fruit trial to four more stores
The group is working with Healthy Living Scotland to help promote healthier lifestyles
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Features and Analysis
James Hall expands partnership with Too Good To Go
The Spar wholesaler is using the food waste reduction app in all its company-owned Spar stores
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Features and Analysis
Spar’s new concept store hits £60,000 average weekly sales
The new concept store has exceeded expectations in its first quarter of trading.
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Podcast
Stocking Up For Christmas: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The festive season is almost upon us but with supply challenges, are retailers facing another tough Christmas?
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Features and Analysis
Dee Sedani to carry out charity skydive in honour of Raj Aggarwal
Dee hopes to raise at least £3,000 for charity in honour of Raj Aggarwal.
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Features and Analysis
Simply Fresh retailer Ajay Odedra switches to Spar
The retailer switched to Spar following Sainsbury’s decision to close its wholesale division.
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Interviews and Profiles
Look inside new Spar Wakefield in Yorkshire
The store boasts a butchery counter, bakery display and strong food to go offer.
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Features and Analysis
CJ Lang & Son to invest in energy-saving technology
Its biggest-ever store investment will focus on energy-saving refrigeration in stores.
