All Spar articles – Page 14
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Features and analysisWhy I donated over £25,000 to local causes
Ilminster-based Laurie McKinnon explains why he is keen to give back to the community
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Features and analysisIndependent Spar retailers to benchmark their performance via new CJ Lang portal
Stores can use the tool to compare their performance against others
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore acquires Hockmeyer Motors
A.F. Blakemore and Son Limited has agreed a deal to purchase Hockmeyer Motors Limited
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Promotional FeatureChoosing the right symbol group partner
When an independent store decides to go into partnership with a symbol group, there are many factors that need to be considered. Here, Spar UK outlines some of the key factors that need to be looked at before making the all-important choice of symbol partner.
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Features and analysisYorkshire retailer sees sales jump 25% after store development
Investments in refrigeration helped to boost business
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Features and analysisSpar UK appoints three new directors
The three new directors will be based out of Central Office in Harrow
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Features and analysisHenderson Retail acquires two neighbourhood Spar stores
The group is retaining all staff from both sites
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: Growing stronger
Four retailers discuss the strengths of their symbols and what changes they’d like them to make
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Promotional FeatureTips to achieving long-term retail success
Learn more about the success of Spar Minster Lovell over the past 70 years as KP Snacks, celebrating its own 70th anniversary this year, uncovers insight from Ian Lewis regarding the family retailer’s long-term success.
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Features and analysis'It's not a numbers game': CJ Lang focuses on quality rather than quantity
The Spar wholesaler is celebrating its fifth year of growth following significant investment
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Features and analysisLook inside the Uppal family’s new Spar Rochdale
The spacious outlet is already proving popular with locals
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Product NewsPlant-based chocolate brand LoveRaw to roll out in Spar stores
Plant-based chocolate brand, LoveRaw, has joined Spar’s Challenger Brand Programme.
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Features and analysisSpar unveils new Christmas campaign
Spar stores across the country will launch the new ’BIG Deals of Christmas’ campaign
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Features and analysisFood prices fall for first time in two years
Food prices dropped in September for the first time in over two years, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Features and analysisSpar stores dress up for local carnival
Family-run Spar stores in Wiltshire honed their sense of community spirit as they recently took to the streets dressed up as ‘Spar-tacas’
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Features and analysisHow have customers' cupboard essentials changed over time?
British households now fill their cupboards with food staples that were relatively unknown in the 1980s.
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Features and analysisSpar partners with FareShare to donate one million meals
Spar has partnered with FareShare in a new campaign to provide meals to neighbourhoods that need it the most.
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Features and analysisSpar retail estate initiatives boost financial performances for A.F. Blakemore
Investments in fresh food to go, fresh food for later categories and new to market product launches like Prime Hydration has helped grow sales
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Features and analysisNew structure unveiled at A.F. Blakemore
The new structure will see greater collaboration between the company-owned and independent retailer teams
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Features and analysisLouise Hoste to step down as Spar UK managing director
Hoste joined Spar UK in September 2019 and will depart on 8 September to “pursue fresh challenges”