All Spar articles – Page 24
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore launches new Spar model
A.F. Blakemore has launched a new commission operator Spar store model with the first store now open.
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Interviews and ProfilesConvenience Retailer of the Year: Catching up with Conrad Davies
Conrad Davies of Spar Y Maes has been crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year 2020.
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Interviews and ProfilesInside Convenience Retailer of the Year 2020: Spar Y Maes, Pwllheli
What type of store wins Convenience Retailer of the Year? We step inside Spar Y Maes, Pwllheli to find out.
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Interviews and ProfilesThe Convenience Awards: Breaking down the store award winners
The best of the convenience retail industry were honoured at The Convenience Awards. Find out the full list of store award winners and why they won here.
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Halloween
Spooky season in its latest guise may have some quivering in fear, but if anyone can adapt to the creepy coronavirus curveball, it’s most definitely the convenience channel.
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Features and analysisTough times for food to go but hope is in sight
Food to go has had a rough 2020 but the category is expected to bounce back.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore acquires online Vegan Store
Spar wholesaler A.F. Blakemore has acquired online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store.
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Interviews and ProfilesCJ Lang CEO Colin McLean explains how coronavirus has propelled the group forward
COVID-19 has seen the firm strengthen its supply chain by embracing digital and improving communications
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Interviews and ProfilesHow I’m still keeping my customers safe during lockdown
Simon Biddle runs us through the hygiene and social distancing measures he has maintained to keep customers safe
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Features and analysisIndependent retailers braced for a price war
A price war is looming in the UK but will the convenience sector be one of the casualties?
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Interviews and ProfilesSpar MD Louise Hoste on keeping shelves stocked through the coronavirus pandemic
Spar UK managing director Louise Hoste explains how the group supported retailers in the early days of the lockdown and how it’s adapting its offer to meet changing shopper missions
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NewsSpar reminds customers to stay loyal in digital campaign
Spar’s digital campaign to encourage consumers to keep supporting independent retailers has returned for the summer.
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NewsSpar Marie Curie fundraising hits £1.5m milestone
Charity Marie Curie has announced that fundraising for families living with terminal illness by Spar UK has reached £1.5 million in the past three years.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore to donate £30,000 to local charities
A.F. Blakemore has launched a Community Cashback Grant scheme worth £30,000 across its Spar stores to thank local charities and community groups for their work during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsCo-investment project creates flagship Spar forecourt store in Dorset
Spar retailer Olly Andrews and distributor Appleby Westward are enjoying the success of a flagship forecourt development in Maiden Newton, Dorset.
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NewsSpar retailers outraged by review of Sunday trading hours
Spar retailers have added their voices to those opposing any changes to Sunday trading legislation.
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NewsSpar extends vulnerable shopping support to more volunteers
Spar in England and Wales has extended the number of charities it is working with to support volunteers shopping on behalf of vulnerable customers.
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NewsSpar in Scotland supports healthy living with action week
Spar in Scotland is running a Healthy Living Week, supported by SGF Healthy Living Programme.
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Product NewsSpar expands own-brand chilled desserts range
Spar has added six new lines to its own label chilled dessert range.
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NewsSpar wholesaler James Hall donates £250,000 to local NHS hospital
Spar wholesaler and retailer James Hall & Co has donated £250,000 to the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire.