SPAR’s £100,000 Community Cashback scheme returns
SPAR has launched its third £100,000 Community Cashback scheme, giving away various grants to local voluntary or community organisations and charities. Last year, the group received more than 13,000 entries […]
SPAR UK Conference attracts 480 delegates to South Africa
A total of 480 independent SPAR retailers and families, national account customers, company-owned store colleagues, suppliers, and RDC and central office executives attended the recent SPAR UK 2024 Conference in […]
SPAR UK supports schools with sports day grants
Following the success of last year’s school sports day grants campaign, SPAR UK is offering another £50,000 to support schools in their local communities across the UK. The 2024 SPAR […]
James Hall & Co to host new SPAR Transform retailer event
James Hall & Co is to host a new one-day retailer event in April for current and prospective SPAR independents. SPAR Transform will bring together retailers from across the North […]
SPAR UK promotes store cupboard staples with £1.25 value campaign
SPAR UK has launched a £1.25 value campaign on a range of store cupboard staples. The promotion is running in participating SPAR stores in England, Scotland and Wales until 15 […]
James Hall & Co wins Post Office customer service award
James Hall & Co has won a national Post Office partnership award for Customer Service Excellence in its SPAR stores. James Hall & Co has 39 post offices in its […]
AF Blakemore names MD of combined Foodservice, Meat and Wholesale arms
AF Blakemore has appointed Lawrence Shirazian as managing director of its newly formed Foodservice Business Unit, which combines the company’s Foodservice, Fresh Meat, and Wholesale divisions. Shirazian (pictured) was most […]
SPAR UK announces three new director appointments
SPAR UK has made three new director appointments at its central office in Harrow. Former head of grocery Trudy Hills has been promoted to trading director – grocery; former head […]
SPAR renews sponsorship of Lancashire School Games
SPAR has renewed its sponsorship of the Lancashire School Games, continuing a successful partnership with Active Lancashire over 18 consecutive years. The 2023-24 Lancashire School Games are being reformatted this […]
James Hall & Co celebrates achievements of employees
One hundred employees from across the James Hall group of companies have had their achievements recognised. The James Hall Achievement Awards saw staff from a wide range of departments, including […]
AF Blakemore & Son reports 3.9% increase in sales
AF Blakemore & Son achieved a 3.9% rise in sales to £1.24 billion in the year ending 30 April 2023. Chairman Peter Blakemore commented: “The group has demonstrated fantastic resilience, […]
1,500 children participate in SPAR Lancashire School Games Finale
A total of 1,500 children competed across 14 different activities and events at the SPAR Lancashire School Games Finale. Held at Blackpool’s Stanley Park, the event involved children from primary, […]
