Celebrating North West farmers and the finest fruit and veg

Celebrating North West farmers and the finest fruit and veg

SPAR wholesaler for the north of England, James Hall & Co., would like to thank its network of independent North West producers for going above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic. Wilf Whittle, Fresh Trading Manager at James Hall & Co. Said, “Before...
Independent SPAR retailer donates £75K to local charities

Independent SPAR retailer donates £75K to local charities

An independent SPAR retailer in the Lancashire area has given three local charities a boost by donating £75,000. Lawrence Hunt & Co Ltd is a Lancashire based family business operating 26 SPAR stores and has donated £25,000 to Cash for Kids, St Catherine’s Hospice...
SPAR continues its support of British Athletics

SPAR continues its support of British Athletics

SPAR, the UK’s leading independent convenience group and partner of British Athletics, continues with its support of the British Athletics Championships due to take place on 4-5 September 2020. The British Athletics Championships have been rescheduled for 4-5...
Tackling inactivity and obesity during lockdown

Tackling inactivity and obesity during lockdown

In response to COVID-19, Active Lancashire and the SPAR Lancashire School Games launched a virtual programme of activities to ensure that children across the county had access to a structured sport timetable throughout lockdown. Designed around the P.E. curriculum for...
James Hall & Co. refresh core sandwich range

James Hall & Co. refresh core sandwich range

James Hall & Co. has revamped its own brand SPAR sandwich offering, with refreshed packaging and 3 exciting new flavours. The company produces over 21,000 sandwiches a day at its SPAR distribution centre in Preston, serving a network of over 600 independent and...
SPAR prioritises safety measures in-store

SPAR prioritises safety measures in-store

SPAR prioritises safety measures as more retail and hospitality businesses open and supports independent retailers and stores by providing hand sanitiser stations to deliver safer shopping experiences. The leading convenience store group in the UK is maintaining the...