Appleby Westward remains focused on driving growth through SPAR retailers
SPAR South West showcased its continued growth and ambition at its 2025 Tradeshow & Conference, held recently at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay. The move to a larger venue […]
AF Blakemore unveils Blakemore Trade Partners Plus rebate programme
AF Blakemore has unveiled its new £4.5 million investment package and a rebate scheme for convenience store retailers to earn up to 8%. In addition to the rebate, retailers joining […]
Will AF Blakemore buy Appleby Westward?
SPAR South West’s primary distributor Appleby Westward Group (AWG) is up for sale by its South African owner SPAR Group (SPPJ.J), and industry speculation is rife that AF Blakemore is […]
SPAR launches Frozen Fortune shopper campaign
A new Frozen Fortune campaign from SPAR is giving shoppers in England, Scotland and Wales the chance to win instant rewards on big brand prizes. In addition there are four […]
Death of Bill Capper CBE announced by SPAR
Bill Capper, former managing director of Capper & Co and a former chairman of the National Guild of SPAR, has died. Based in Glamorgan, Capper & Co was established in […]
SPAR launches Spinner Winner campaign with YouTuber MrBeast
SPAR has launched a summer campaign, Spinner Winner, in collaboration with the YouTuber MrBeast and Feastables chocolate bars. The campaign, which runs until 30 August, offers consumers a daily opportunity […]
SPAR extends partnership with Disability Sport Wales
Disability Sport Wales has announced that SPAR will continue as its national Community Partner for the next three years. The agreement will enable Disability Sport Wales and SPAR to build […]
UK drivers in top three at SPAR International Driver competition
Drivers from SPAR wholesalers CJ Lang & Son and James Hall & Co finished in the top three at the inaugural SPAR International Driver of the Year competition earlier this […]
Unitas appoints Phil Dawson as foodservice trading controller
Unitas Wholesale has appointed Phil Dawson to the new role of trading controller for foodservice within its out-of-home team. Dawson (right) was previously trading manager (foodservice) at AF Blakemore & […]
AF Blakemore reports a 1.4% sales increase
Peter Blakemore, chairman of AF Blakemore & Son, said that trading for the financial year to 30 April represented a “good, solid result during a period of intense change across […]
AF Blakemore denies C&Cs are up for sale
AF Blakemore & Son has issued a statement denying national newspaper reports that it is to sell its wholesale division, which comprises 13 cash & carries. A spokesman for Bestway, […]
AF Blakemore unifies livery across its distribution fleet
AF Blakemore has begun the roll-out of a new livery on its distribution fleet. It is part of a drive to standardise branding across the group logistics operation, covering its […]
