All Spar articles – Page 17
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Features and analysisSpar shifts brand focus to local retailing
The new brand position will be rolled out across the Spar estate from January
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Features and analysisAnand Cheema switches to Costcutter
Anand Cheema has moved from Spar to Costcutter
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Product NewsSpar switches own label wine range to vegan
Spar is the first grocer in the UK to make its own label wine range vegan-friendly
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Features and analysisHenderson Retail reveals £47m investment plan for 2022
Henderson Group is to invest £47m in new products ranges, and infrastructure, with retailers supported by a £5.3m marketing strategy for the year.
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Interviews and ProfilesWhat will be the impact of rising costs for retailers?
Staff costs and price inflation are up for discussion as leading retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Features and analysisSunita Aggarwal honoured as one of Radio Sheffield’s ‘Make a difference’ heroes
Sunita Aggarwal was surprised by BBC Radio Sheffield last week at her Spar store in Hackenthorpe, Sheffield.
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailers outline expansion plans for 2022
Acquisitions and refurbs are up for discussion as three retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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PodcastUK Convenience Retail in 2022: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Our panel looks ahead to 2022 with some help from leading names in the convenience sector
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Features and analysisNew Spar outlet for EG Group opens in Kildean
Petrol forecourt retailer EG Group has opened a brand new Spar convenience store and forecourt site at the southern end of Kildean Business Park, Stirling
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Features and analysisScottish retailers sign up to local card promotion
Scotmid, Spar Scotland and One O One Retail have signed up for the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card initiative
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland and Rollover donate to Marie Curie
The retailer group and hot dog supplier are working closely with the end of life charity
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Features and analysisSpar donates home-start hampers to charity
Spar has kicked off the season of goodwill with the donation of a year’s supply of home starter hampers for tenants moving into one of Lancashire Mind’s properties.
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Features and analysisSpar stores hit by IT outage
More than 300 Spar stores were affected by the outage with some forced to close temporarily
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Promotional FeatureHow investment in retail technology can help spur convenience store sales
Independent convenience retailers Charlie and Ruth Hamilton, who run three Spar stores in Northern Ireland, explain why retail technology has really made a difference to their bottom line.
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Products In DepthTen 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 analysisSpar 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 analysisNew 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 analysisBarbara Clements sells store to Appleby Westward
Barbara Clements has sold her award winning store in Weymouth to Appleby Westward.
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NewsBlakemore 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 analysisDerry 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.