SPAR retailers sign up to Blakemore’s Stock and Sell scheme
Some 200 stores have already signed up to Stock and Sell (SAS), an initiative introduced by Blakemore Trade Partners earlier this year for its independent SPAR retailers. By implementing a […]
SPAR signs GB partnership with Deliveroo
SPAR UK has signed a new partnership deal with Deliveroo covering all 2,160 SPAR stores in England, Scotland and Wales. The arrangement gives SPAR stores the opportunity to meet rising […]
Blakemore unveils SPAR Play & Win AR game app
AF Blakemore is launching an interactive augmented reality (AR) game app that offers customers the chance to win prizes at SPAR stores. The SPAR Play & Win Trivia Game, aimed at […]
Blakemore trials electric truck with 130-mile range
AF Blakemore is trialling an electric truck at its Willenhall distribution centre. The week-long trial involves a 19-tonne Electra e-Cargo refrigerated rigid vehicle, which can travel up to 130 miles […]
Unitas appoints Cheryl Hope as director of trading & development
Unitas Wholesale has appointed Cheryl Hope to the newly-created role of director of trading & development. She will join the group in June. Hope is currently head of trading (foodservice) at […]
Unitas appoints Aoife Kenny as commercial director
Unitas Wholesale has appointed Aoife Kenny as commercial director. She will take up the role in September. Kenny (pictured) was most recently interim head of foodservice at AF Blakemore, and […]
Blakemore unveils new food-to-go focused SPAR store
Blakemore Retail has unveiled a new concept, focused on food to go, at its 2,910 sq ft SPAR store in Aberystwyth. Called ‘Eat Some…’, the concept is inspired by street […]
Blakemore appoints David Cooke as group commercial director
AF Blakemore & Son has appointed David Cooke to the newly created role of group commercial director. Cooke (pictured) has a background in trading, proposition and product development gained through […]
Blakemore announces strong sales and retirement of Hallam and Marwood
AF Blakemore & Son increased sales by 18% over the Christmas period. Effective planning and additional capacity at Blakemore’s new purpose-built distribution centre in Bedford helped to achieve the sales uplift […]
Blakemore maintains profits despite a 5% sales decline
Although AF Blakemore’s group sales for the financial year ending 24 April 2021 declined by 5% to £1.001 billion, pre-tax profits remained in line with the previous year at £6.1 […]
Blakemore invests in SPAR stores and offers extra support to retailers
At this year’s SPAR Retail Show, which had the theme ‘Better Together’, Blakemore Trade Partners highlighted ways that it is investing in independently-owned SPAR retailers to grow their businesses. The […]
Blakemore Retail launches first SPAR Market store
Blakemore Retail has relaunched its store in Bala under the SPAR Market fascia following a complete refurbishment. The SPAR Market format is designed especially for larger convenience stores, with a […]
