All Spar articles – Page 9
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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.
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Features and analysisFascia & Franchise: help is at hand
A selection of retailers discuss their relationships with their symbol and franchise groups and what keeps them loyal
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland launches green community cashback campaign
The sustainability-focused initiative will take place during COP26.
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Features and analysisCJ Lang & Son reports strong year following growth strategy
The group has overcome “significant change in the retail landscape” to grow turnover.
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Features and analysisRetailers get spooky for Halloween weekend with scary displays
Store owners get into the spirit of Halloween with their in-store displays.
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Product NewsSpar launches new festive range
The Christmas range includes disps, snacks and desserts.
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Interviews and ProfilesSymbol groups embrace frozen category in convenience
Spar and Nisa have increased their focus on the frozen category.