SPAR Scotland names Barista Bar mascot Robert the Brews

SPAR Scotland names Barista Bar mascot Robert the Brews

Date: September 22, 2026Leave a comment

SPAR Scotland has announced the name of its new Barista Bar mascot following an enthusiastic response to its naming competition, which attracted over 300 entries from across the country. The […]

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CJ Lang rolls out Barista Bar loyalty app in SPAR Scotland stores

CJ Lang rolls out Barista Bar loyalty app in SPAR Scotland stores

Date: May 19, 2026Leave a comment

SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has announced the rollout of the Barista Bar loyalty app across its store network. The My Barista Bar Rewards+ app, developed […]

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SPAR UK appoints Nick Bunker as non-executive chair

SPAR UK appoints Nick Bunker as non-executive chair

Date: February 18, 2022Leave a comment

SPAR UK has appointed Nick Bunker as non-executive chair of the SPAR Food Distributors (SFD) board. He takes over from Martin Agnew, joint chair of Henderson Group, who has held […]

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New managing director for SPAR UK

New managing director for SPAR UK

Date: May 16, 2019Leave a comment

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 […]

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Death of former SPAR managing director John Irish

Death of former SPAR managing director John Irish

Date: January 27, 2016Leave a comment

John Irish CBE, who was managing director of SPAR UK from 1981 to 1994, has died at the age of 84, after being diagnosed with cancer in the autumn last […]

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