All Spar articles – Page 26
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NewsFirst Spar-branded forecourt launches in North Yorkshire
The first Spar-branded forecourt store has opened in Pickering, North Yorkshire.
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NewsOne Stop's Alfred Jones acquisition faces OFT probe
One Stop’s acquisition of 33 Alfred Jones Spar stores is to face an Office of Fair Trading (OFT) investigation.
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NewsCharity scheme extended to independent Spar retailers
A.F. Blakemore has extended its charitable trust scheme to include independent Spar retailers.
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NewsTesco’s One Stop acquires 33 Alfred Jones stores
Tesco-owned convenience chain One Stop has acquired 33 stores from Spar retailer Alfred Jones Ltd.
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NewsSpar hopes for sizzling sales with new summer range
Spar is hoping to bag a larger share of summer spend with the launch of a new and improved own label range for the warmer months
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NewsSpar gears up for launch of £5m media campaign
Spar is hopeful that its new £5m media campaign will provide a shot in the arm for customer footfall and retailer recruitment when it launches this summer.
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NewsSpar launches new branded forecourt concept
Spar has launched a new branded forecourt concept designed to help convenience retailers stand up to the multiples and compete against the oil companies.
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NewsFire-damaged store reopens after 18 months
Following 18 months of uncertainty and hard work, two retailers have reopened their store after it was destroyed during the London riots.
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NewsNew Spar store at heart of community
A recently-opened Spar store located within a new £2m shopping complex in Lincolnshire has already established itself in the community.
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NewsSpar's new concept store focuses on independence
Spar has unveiled its vision for the future with a new flagship store which puts the spotlight on healthy convenient meal solutions, and its independent owners.
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NewsSpar builds plan to be the best c-store chain
Spar Blakemore aims to be the best c-store operator in the country, Blakemore managing director Peter Blakemore told delegates at the group’s annual conference last week
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NewsPartnership the driver for success, says Spar
Independent retailers can still be successful in difficult times by fully embracing the idea of partnership with their symbol group supplier, Blakemore Trade Partners managing director Jerry Marwood told delegates at the group’s annual conference in Birmingham last week.
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NewsOlympic Sunday trading suggestion sparks fury
Retailers have slammed a suggestion to relax Sunday trading hours during the Olympic Games.
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NewsSparkling year for Nisa's charity collaboration
The Making A Difference Locally (MADL) charity enjoyed a record-breaking 2011, donating more than £1.2m to local good causes.
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NewsLocal goods set to sparkle this festive season
Sales of local food and drink products through convenience stores are expected to shine this Christmas, despite the gloomy economic situation.
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NewsPricing is the priority, says Spar’s Robinson
New Spar managing director Debbie Robinson has challenged convenience store retailers to change shoppers’ perceptions of pricing.
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Spar adds popular TV soap to its estate
Spar has paid €900,000 (£776,000) to add the corner shop of popular Irish TV soap Fair City to its estate.
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NewsMarwood to return to Spar as Blakemore md
Former Spar managing director Jerry Marwood is to make a return to the organisation in the new year as the managing director of Blakemore Trade Partners