All Spar articles – Page 29
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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
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James Hall extends Spar lunchtime range
James Hall & Co. has revamped its Spar sandwich and wraps range to capitalise on the lunchtime meal deal opportunity.
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Appleby Westward closes door on Eurospar
Appleby Westward is to close its third and final Eurospar store, in Liskeard, Cornwall, with the loss of 24 jobs.
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Appleby Westward closes Eurospar store
Appleby Westward is to close its third and final Eurospar store, in Liskeard, Cornwall, with the loss of 24 jobs.
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Incentive fails to spark Health Lottery in stores
Independent retailers are hopeful that ticket sales for the new Health Lottery will rally in the coming weeks, despite a weak start.
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Wait is over as Spar MD takes her place
Debbie Robinson has finally started as Spar UK managing director, nearly six months after being announced as Jerry Marwood’s successor.
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NewsBritish Gas sparks small business fury
British Gas has come under fire from retailers and the energy regulator for its treatment of small business customers.
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Spar moves step closer to phased promotions
Spar is considering a national rollout of a phased promotion initiative following a successful trial within James Hall's company-owned stores division.
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Larger stores underpin Spar global growth
Spar's global sales increased by 4.5% last year thanks to larger format stores and significant growth in key markets
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Merger opens up opportunities for growth at Spar
The merger of AF Blakemore and Capper & Co has created some “fantastic opportunities” for the two company-owned store estates to improve and grow, according to Tates managing director Geoff Hallam.
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Spar stores up for sale
Thirty-two Spar stores from the newly-merged AF Blakemore and Capper & Co have been put up for sale.