All Spar articles
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Features and analysisNew Store of the Year 2026: Spar Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire
The £2.8m East Riding store features a Graham Eyes butchers counter, Clayton Park deli and strong local product range, with sales exceeding targets since opening in June 2024
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Features and analysisSales Colleague of the Year 2026: Linzi Moore, Eurospar Cullybackey, Co. Antrim
Linzi Moore has been recognised as Sales Colleague of the Year after 28 years at Eurospar Cullybackey, where she has progressed from customer advisor to loss prevention co-ordinator while becoming a pillar of the local community
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Features and analysisStore Team of the Year 2026: Spar Parkfoot, Kent
The team at Spar Parkfoot in Kent has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service that goes beyond completing transactions, with staff taking time to understand individual needs and preferences while maintaining strong community connections
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Features and analysisThe Convenience Awards 2026: Research category winners
Spar has been crowned Britain’s favourite convenience symbol group and store group at The Convenience Awards 2026, while Morrisons Daily claimed the managed group title following significant improvements in shopper satisfaction scores
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Features and analysisConvenience Retailer and Large Convenience Store of the Year 2026: Spar Malone Road, Co. Antrim
A Spar store has achieved a 14% like-for-like sales increase and created five new jobs following a £1.2m extension and refit designed to meet growing customer demand
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NewsSpar Malone Road wins Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2026
Spar Malone Road in Co. Antrim has won the top award at the Convenience Awards 2026, held at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. The judging panel praised the store’s unbeatable proposition and community outreach
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Features and analysisClayton Park ‘bake it happen’ for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Spar North of England adds a cake to support 40 years of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
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NewsAF Blakemore ranked 5th in UK for women in leadership roles
AF Blakemore has been ranked fifth among the UK’s 50 largest private companies for women in leadership
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Product NewsHard Rock Cocktails ties up with AF Blakemore to expand distribution
Hard Rock Cocktails announces a new partnership with AF Blakemore
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Features and analysisNew Spar opens at Jet Wheatley Hill forecourt after £4m site redevelopment
Following a complete rebuild, Jet has reopened its company-owned Wheatley Hill forecourt site
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Features and analysisMilestone 50th Spar North of England store gets ESL tech
James Hall & Co. Ltd is celebrating the 50th Spar North of England store with electronic shelf labels
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Features and analysisRetailer Tom Dant speaks about switching from Spar to Morrisons Daily
Gill Marsh Forecourts’ boss speaks on his experience of changing supplier at one of his stores
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Product NewsSpar North of England stores to get new pizza range
New chilled pizzas and garlic bread sides have launched in Spar North of England stores
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Features and analysisNew Spar in Ballyclare reopens after £3m investment
Watts Spar in Ballyclare has reopened following a £3m expansion and refurbishment
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Features and analysisFranchise & fascia report 2026: the numbers behind the storefronts
Compare the change in the UK’s biggest franchies and fascias
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NewsAF Blakemore promotes Marc Deakin to key supply chain role
AF Blakemore & Son has promoted Marc Deakin to group supply chain and logistics director
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Features and analysisJames Hall & Co. marks National Apprenticeship Week
James Hall & Co. Ltd and Spar have been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
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NewsCJ Lang & Son Ltd appoints Eoin McGettigan as its non-executive chair
CJ Lang & Son Ltd has announced the appointment of Eoin McGettigan as non-executive chair
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Features and analysisPearl Forecourts open new Bradford Shell and Spar site
Pearl Forecourts has opened a new Shell service station and Spar store in Bradford
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NewsAF Blakemore’s 2025 report ‘shows momentum’ despite 8.1% revenue drop
AF Blakemore has reported its results for the year ended 27 April 2025, revealing the impact of tougher trading conditions on the Spar convenience store operator, but highlighting strategic progress and early signs of recovery.