All Spar articles
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Features and analysisKaravadra family open second Spar store in Greater Manchester
Karavadra & Sons have opened their second Spar store with James Hall & Co in Bryn, Greater Manchester, featuring an Iceland frozen section, Cheeky Coffee machine and Clayton Park Bakery
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NewsSpar and Iceland Foods agree exclusive convenience partnership
Major frozen brands are coming to Spar freezers as part of an Iceland tie-in
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NewsThe Wall Group invests in 300+ Belfast jobs offering NVQs for its workforce
The Wall Group has invested in a new NVQ training partnership in Belfast
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Product NewsFour ‘flavoursome’ Spar sandwiches launch for summer
Spar North of England’s sandwich and wrap range has been freshened up for summer
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NewsA.F. Blakemore to acquire South-west Spar licence from Appleby Westward
A.F. Blakemore has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Appleby Westward Group assets, including 71 company-owned stores and associated warehouse and logistics infrastructure
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NewsFascia and franchise: Making the right choice
Three independent retailers share their experiences of joining symbol groups and how the move has improved their businesses with better ranging, promotional support and operational backing
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NewsFresh food and on the go options among the key takeaways from Spar Forward 2026
Spar’s Forward retailer summit highlights key food trends for convenience
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Features and analysisBowness-on-Windermere’s Post Office relocates to the town’s Spar store
Spar Bowness is the new location of the Post Office after the retirement of its postmaster
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Features and analysisCheeky Coffee’s growth continues with more installations and new website
Cheeky Coffee has detailed how it continues to grow in Spar stores across the UK
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Features and analysisPlans approved for a new Spar Bentham convenience store and service station
James Hall & Co. have announced a new Spar coming to the parish of Bentham
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Features and analysisLancashire Spar retailer revamps stores
Two revamped Lancashire Spar stores have become something of a workout destination for one retailer
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Features and analysisSpar NI’s Community Cashback grant returns pledging £20k to local charities
Spar NI’s annual Community Cashback Grant is now open for applications
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NewsGrowth and profitability on the agenda at Spar Forward retailer event
The Spar Forward for 2026 retailer event is back at Harrogate Convention Centre on 30 April
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Features and analysisEmployee success recognised at James Hall & Co.’s Achievement Awards
James Hall & Co. Ltd has been celebrating the accomplishments of colleagues from across the business
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Features and analysisSpar’s Winter Wins gamification campaign was its best performing yet
60,000 customers across the North of England participated in James Hall & Co’s latest online game
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NewsSpar Malone Road reflects on its Convenience Awards 2026 win
The store in Northern Ireland won the biggest award at the ceremony earlier this month
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Features and analysisWomen and girls in central Africa to gain education thanks to Spar NI’s £1m donation
Young girls and women in the Central African Republic will gain an education thanks to the success of a Spar NI partnership
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Features and analysisSpar teams up with Mr Motivator for spring campaign
Spar partners with fitness personality Mr Motivator to launch UK-wide campaign
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Features and analysisNew Store of the Year 2026: Spar Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire
The £2.8m East Riding store features a Graham Eyes butchers counter, Clayton Park deli and strong local product range, with sales exceeding targets since opening in June 2024
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Features and analysisSales Colleague of the Year 2026: Linzi Moore, Eurospar Cullybackey, Co. Antrim
Linzi Moore has been recognised as Sales Colleague of the Year after 28 years at Eurospar Cullybackey, where she has progressed from customer advisor to loss prevention co-ordinator while becoming a pillar of the local community