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 […]
SPAR serves up Christmas sandwiches in support of Marie Curie
SPAR’s own-label Christmas sandwiches are back, and 10p from each sale will be donated to Marie Curie, SPAR’s national charity partner. The Festive Feast sandwich and Brie & Cranberry sandwich […]
SPAR introduces four-pack of Blue Bear energy drink
SPAR UK has introduced a four-pack of its Blue Bear energy drink. The launch of the new format (4 x 250 ml, rsp £2.50) represents SPAR’s first entry into the […]
SPAR’s Big Deals of Christmas campaign returns for third year
SPAR’s ‘Big Deals of Christmas’ campaign is back for 2025, marking its third consecutive year of delivering value to shoppers and driving footfall for retailers. The initiative, which is running […]
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 […]
Hundreds take part in SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events
Hundreds of children have taken part in the celebratory SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events in Blackpool and Preston. Run by Active Lancashire and the School Games Organiser Network, the […]
SPAR supports over 65 local causes through 2025 Community Cashback
SPAR’s 2025 Community Cashback campaign has provided direct funding to more than 65 charities and local groups. Now in its fourth year, the campaign continues to grow in both reach […]
Appleby Westward remains focused on driving growth through SPAR retailers
SPAR South West showcased its continued growth and ambition at its 2025 Tradeshow & Conference, held recently at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay. The move to a larger venue […]
Henderson Group achieves 3.8% rise in turnover but profit down
Henderson Group has posted a turnover of £1.389 billion for 2024, an increase of 3.8% on 2023. Profit before tax for 2024 was £63 million, approximately £6 million lower than […]
James Hall & Co launches Jet Set Campaign in SPAR stores
James Hall & Co is offering customers the chance to win a £10,000 holiday in its ‘Jet Set Jackpot’ campaign in SPAR stores in the North of England. Running from […]
SPAR introduces two new flavours and refreshed pack design for Blue Bear
SPAR has introduced a new pack design for its own-label energy drink, Blue Bear, and two new flavours – Berry Burst and Tropic Surge Zero. The ‘high energy visuals’ are […]
Will AF Blakemore buy Appleby Westward?
SPAR South West’s primary distributor Appleby Westward Group (AWG) is up for sale by its South African owner SPAR Group (SPPJ.J), and industry speculation is rife that AF Blakemore is […]
