SPAR UK begins search for new MD as Louise Hoste departs
SPAR UK is looking for a new managing director following Louise Hoste’s decision to leave the group. After four years as managing director, Hoste (pictured) has decided to pursue fresh […]
Smaller trips to SPAR stores increase by 10%
SPAR UK is seeing smaller trips to stores growing by 10%. “This footfall growth is a massive opportunity, especially when we capitalise on it with extra items in the basket,” […]
SPAR hits £2m milestone in fundraising for Marie Curie
SPAR has hit the milestone of raising £2 million for Marie Curie since its partnership with the charity began in 2017. The money raised through in-store fundraising, customer donations and […]
SPAR UK appoints new operations and strategy director
SPAR UK has appointed Lee Johnson as operations & strategy director. Johnson (pictured) joins the group from Coty where he was vice president for global financial planning and analysis and […]
SPAR reinforces digital campaign to encourage support for local retailers
SPAR has launched another stage of its digital campaign to encourage consumers to continue supporting local independent retailers. For the first part, SPAR put a video on Facebook and Instagram […]
SPAR stores support volunteer shoppers for three more charities
Following the success of the shop-and-pay structure for people who are shielding introduced with Royal Voluntary Service, over 700 SPAR stores in England and Wales are now also supporting volunteers […]
SPAR UK appoints new brand & marketing director
SPAR UK has appointed Suzanne Dover as brand & marketing director following the departure of Michael Lawless. Dover (pictured) joins the organisation from Hovis, where she was involved in brand […]
SPAR stores support the NHS Volunteer Responders programme
SPAR stores in England are partnering with Royal Voluntary Service for its NHS Volunteer Responders programme. The NHS Volunteer Responders programme has been set up to support the NHS and […]
New managing director for SPAR UK
SPAR UK has appointed Louise Hoste as its new managing director, a position she will assume in October. She takes over from interim MDs Chris Lewis and Jackie Mackenzie, who […]
Weekly news summary 25th September 2014
HEADLINES THIS WEEK: – SUPPLIERS SHOW FAITH IN FAIRWAY – FROM ASDA TO BRAKES – BCP SELECTED BY HEALTH FOOD WHOLESALER
