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Success stories shared at SPAR Transform retail event
More than 500 delegates were joined by 45 suppliers at James Hall & Co. Ltd’s SPAR Transform retail event. Held at the Harrogate Convention Centre, SPAR Transform was a radical overhaul and expansion of the company’s retail events consolidating business updates, a...
Hunts SPAR group launch innovative in-store Parcel+ concept
Lawrence Hunt & Co. Ltd has introduced an innovative solution into one of its SPAR stores that could be a gamechanger for how the group handles parcels. The company’s new package handling concept under a freshly created Parcel+ brand has launched at SPAR Willow...
SPAR’s £100,000 Community Cashback initiative returns
Due to the amazing success of last year’s £100,000 Community Cashback scheme, SPAR is launching its third £100,000 Community Cashback scheme, giving away various grants to local voluntary or community organisations and charities. After rewarding over 20 different...
SPAR UK gathers in South Africa for 2024 Conference
The vibrant setting of Sun City in South Africa played host to the SPAR UK 2024 Conference, where 480 independent SPAR retailers and families, national account customers, company owned store colleagues, suppliers, RDC and central office leaders attended the highly...
SPAR Oxford Road wins at Convenience Awards 2024
SPAR Oxford Road in Manchester has won Independent Convenience Store of the Year at the Convenience Awards 2024. Owned by Paul Stone, multi-site SPAR independent retailer, the store underwent a comprehensive £250,000 11-day refit in January 2023 where every single...
Ribbon is cut to open SPAR Netherfield Road in Nelson
The ribbon has been cut to officially open James Hall & Co. Ltd’s latest company-owned SPAR store at Netherfield Road in Nelson. Key features of the 2,700 sq.ft. SPAR store include refreshment options in the form of Cheeky Coffee and Tango Ice Blast machines, as...
Shake, cattle and roll! Ann Forshaw’s launches the Milk Shed
Ann Forshaw’s has launched the Milk Shed – a new vending machine offering up fresh whole milk and flavoured milkshakes. Situated at Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy near Longridge, the black and white cow print branded vending machine will be open 24 hours a day and has its...
Southport Saviours and SPAR team up to improve defibrillator access
Lifesaving defibrillators have been installed at two Southport SPAR stores, and fundraising has started for a further two in the area. SPAR Roe Lane and SPAR Cambridge Road now have the defibrillators installed after collaborative work between local charity Southport...
Celebrations as 75 millionth sandwich is manufactured
A major manufacturing milestone has been celebrated as the 75 millionth sandwich has been filled and packed on James Hall & Co. Ltd’s production line. The business’ Great Northern Sandwich Company has been making some of the North of England’s favourite sandwiches...
Ready, Set, Go with SPAR School Sports Day Grants
Following the huge success of last year’s school sports day grants campaign, leading symbol group SPAR UK is offering another £50,000 to support schools in their local communities across the UK. The 2024 SPAR School Sports Day Grants campaign will give SPAR shoppers...
April date set for James Hall & Co. Ltd’s new SPAR Transform retailer event
James Hall & Co. Ltd will host a brand-new one-day retailer event in April for current and prospective SPAR independents. SPAR Transform will bring together retailers from across the North of England on Thursday 18th April at the Harrogate Convention Centre, and...
James Hall & Co. Ltd adds flavour to SPAR fresh range with Yorkshire herbs
James Hall & Co. Ltd has added flavour to SPAR North of England’s fresh range with the addition of tasty new herbs. The company has sown a new deal with North Yorkshire business Herbs Unlimited to initially supply six popular herbs in basil, chives, coriander,...