All Spar articles
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NewsAF Blakemore ranked 5th in UK for women in leadership roles
AF Blakemore has been ranked fifth among the UK’s 50 largest private companies for women in leadership
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Product NewsHard Rock Cocktails ties up with AF Blakemore to expand distribution
Hard Rock Cocktails announces a new partnership with AF Blakemore
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Features and analysisNew Spar opens at Jet Wheatley Hill forecourt after £4m site redevelopment
Following a complete rebuild, Jet has reopened its company-owned Wheatley Hill forecourt site
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Features and analysisMilestone 50th Spar North of England store gets ESL tech
James Hall & Co. Ltd is celebrating the 50th Spar North of England store with electronic shelf labels
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Features and analysisRetailer Tom Dant speaks about switching from Spar to Morrisons Daily
Gill Marsh Forecourts’ boss speaks on his experience of changing supplier at one of his stores
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Product NewsSpar North of England stores to get new pizza range
New chilled pizzas and garlic bread sides have launched in Spar North of England stores
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Features and analysisNew Spar in Ballyclare reopens after £3m investment
Watts Spar in Ballyclare has reopened following a £3m expansion and refurbishment
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Features and analysisFranchise & fascia report 2026: the numbers behind the storefronts
Compare the change in the UK’s biggest franchies and fascias
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NewsAF Blakemore promotes Marc Deakin to key supply chain role
AF Blakemore & Son has promoted Marc Deakin to group supply chain and logistics director
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Features and analysisJames Hall & Co. marks National Apprenticeship Week
James Hall & Co. Ltd and Spar have been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
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NewsCJ Lang & Son Ltd appoints Eoin McGettigan as its non-executive chair
CJ Lang & Son Ltd has announced the appointment of Eoin McGettigan as non-executive chair
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Features and analysisPearl Forecourts open new Bradford Shell and Spar site
Pearl Forecourts has opened a new Shell service station and Spar store in Bradford
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NewsAF Blakemore’s 2025 report ‘shows momentum’ despite 8.1% revenue drop
AF Blakemore has reported its results for the year ended 27 April 2025, revealing the impact of tougher trading conditions on the Spar convenience store operator, but highlighting strategic progress and early signs of recovery.
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Features and analysis£2.4m expansion works to start at Silverwood’s Spar
Henderson Retail has announced a £2.4m expansion of Spar Silverwood will commence this April
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Features and analysisCommunity partnership brews as Barista Bar supports Belfast rugby club
Northern Ireland’s coffee to go brand announces all-new sponsorship with CIYMS Rugby Club Belfast
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Features and analysis'We didn’t expect that boost' – Scottish retailing couple on delivering for their community
Convenience Store spoke to a retailing couple from Falkirk blown away by their recent sales figures
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Features and analysisARMS Group opens new Spar store with refurbished forecourt
North-west family forecourt business ARMS Group have opened a new Spar in Wigan
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Features and analysisSpar Alloa Road smashes £60k of deliveries a month and £350k annual sales
Falkirk convenience store grows Snappy Shopper sales to £350k a year following 120% YOY growth
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Features and analysisSpar Lostock Hall gets six-figure refurbishment
Spar Lostock Hall has a new owner and has benefited from a six-figure refurbishment
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Features and analysisTen West Cumbria Spar stores raise £2.5k for local charity
Ten West Cumbria Spar stores have raised £2,500 for local charity Smile for Miley