James Hall & Co’s Lee Smith wins Lancashire HR Director Award
James Hall & Co’s HR director Lee Smith has won the Lancashire regional award of the inaugural HR Director of the Year Awards 2026. The accolade recognised her leadership, the company’s […]
SPAR UK hits £5 million fundraising milestone for Marie Curie
SPAR UK has reached a £5 million fundraising milestone for Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. From in-store collections and bake sales to donations of a percentage of every […]
GAP Convenience Distribution trade show attracts hundreds of retailers
A total of 90 suppliers engaged with hundreds of forecourt operators and convenience store retailers at G.A.P. Convenience Distribution’s 2026 trade show. Growing from 2025’s event, the two-day exhibition was […]
SPAR Lancashire School Games Panathlon activities involve 4000 kids
James Hall & Co has announced that, as part of the 2025-26 SPAR Lancashire School Games, Panathlon activities have involved almost 4,000 participants from 570 schools across 55 events. Panathlon […]
James Hall & Co brings back SPAR ‘Win With Every Goal’ campaign
James Hall & Co has brought back the ‘Win With Every Goal’ campaign for SPAR North of England customers for a third time. Running from 4 June until 19 July, […]
James Hall & Co adds four sandwiches to SPAR range for the summer
James Hall & Co has introduced four new sandwich variants for SPAR North of England stores this summer. Chicken & Chorizo on malted bread has been introduced, alongsideCoronation Chicken, also […]
James Hall & Co expands food manufacturing for SPAR retailers
James Hall & Co is expanding its food manufacturing capabilities to better support SPAR independent retailers in navigating supply chain issues and inflationary pressures. Chairman and CEO Andrew Hall told […]
James Hall & Co recognises employee success at Achievement Awards
James Hall & Co celebrated the accomplishments of colleagues from across the business at its annual Achievement Awards. Employees at James Hall & Co were involved alongside colleagues from the […]
CJ Lang appoints Josie Cattermoul as trading director
SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has appointed Josie Cattermoul as trading director. She replaces Della Myers, who has left the business. Cattermoul (pictured) brings more than […]
James Hall & Co launches range of chilled pizzas and flatbreads
James Hall & Co has launched a new range of chilled pizzas and garlic bread into SPAR North of England stores. Featuring hand-stretched stone-baked Italian sourdough bases, the pizza comes […]
James Hall & Co celebrates raising £1 million for Marie Curie
SPAR North of England retailer, wholesaler and distributor James Hall & Co has celebrated a major charity milestone with £1 million raised for Marie Curie. The million-pound mark comes as […]
James Hall & Co launches soughdough bread into SPAR stores
James Hall & Co has launched six new sourdough lines – made by its Clayton Park Bakery – into selected company-owned SPAR stores and SPAR independent retailers in the North […]
