All Spar articles
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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
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Features and analysisStore Team of the Year 2026: Spar Parkfoot, Kent
The team at Spar Parkfoot in Kent has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service that goes beyond completing transactions, with staff taking time to understand individual needs and preferences while maintaining strong community connections
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Features and analysisThe Convenience Awards 2026: Research category winners
Spar has been crowned Britain’s favourite convenience symbol group and store group at The Convenience Awards 2026, while Morrisons Daily claimed the managed group title following significant improvements in shopper satisfaction scores
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Features and analysisConvenience Retailer and Large Convenience Store of the Year 2026: Spar Malone Road, Co. Antrim
A Spar store has achieved a 14% like-for-like sales increase and created five new jobs following a £1.2m extension and refit designed to meet growing customer demand
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NewsSpar Malone Road wins Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2026
Spar Malone Road in Co. Antrim has won the top award at the Convenience Awards 2026, held at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. The judging panel praised the store’s unbeatable proposition and community outreach
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Features and analysisClayton Park ‘bake it happen’ for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Spar North of England adds a cake to support 40 years of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
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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