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Countdown on for Longridge Show sponsored by James Hall & Co. Ltd
Longridge Show is just under two weeks away and the best value agricultural fair in the area is gearing up for another family friendly day of activities and exhibits. An army of volunteers have put in months of preparation for the show which takes place on Saturday...
Blue Bear unleashes bold new look to fuel further growth
Leading symbol group SPAR is charging ahead with a bold new look for its hugely popular own label energy drink, Blue Bear. The refreshed new look is designed to cement Blue Bear’s status as a must-stock, standout player in the own label energy drinks market. The...
Celebrations as Aspatria Post Office reopens in town’s SPAR store
A Mayoral speech and ribbon cutting ceremony declared Aspatria’s Post Office reopen at its new location inside the town’s SPAR store in Queen Street. Aspatria has been without a Post Office since December last year when it closed at Christmas due to the retirement of...
SPAR National Guild Board visit Japan and South Korea
The National Guild Board of SPAR has completed its latest international retail study tour, taking 21 independent SPAR retailers, RDC and Central Office representatives to Tokyo and Seoul to explore the forefront of global convenience retail. Held every two years,...
SPAR serves up fresh innovation with new own label pasta range
SPAR, the leading symbol group for independent retailers, has expanded its own label offering with the launch of a new fresh pasta range, now available in stores across the UK. Designed to meet growing consumer demand for convenient, great-tasting meal solutions, the...
New Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed opens at SPAR Maryport
SPAR Maryport has launched an Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed completing a hat-trick of Cumbrian stores to have one of the cow print vending machines. The Solway Garage forecourt site on Curzon Street has launched the Milk Shed serving fresh whole milk and flavoured...
Brew-tiful new tie up between SPAR North of England and Yorkshire Tea
SPAR North of England customers who take tea over coffee can rejoice through a new deal with James Hall & Co. Ltd and Yorkshire Tea. Yorkshire Tea is now available at 125 SPAR stores which have a Cheeky Coffee machine installed offering up a high-quality brew that...
Skills and thrills in SPAR Lancashire School Games Boccia Finals
Children showed skill and created plenty of thrill during a highly competitive edition of the SPAR Lancashire School Games Boccia Finals. Twelve primary schools and six secondary schools competed throughout a day of amazing action at Blackpool Sports Centre – the only...
Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed launches at Southport’s SPAR Roe Lane
Sunny Southport has lived up its reputation for the launch of the latest Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed at SPAR Roe Lane this week. The forecourt site on the crossroad junction of Roe Lane, Hartwood Road, Leyland Road, and Manchester Road has launched the new vending machine...
Emotional farewell for two long-standing SPAR independent retailers
Two long-standing SPAR independent family retailers have bid an emotional farewell from the convenience sector after a combined 102 years in business. Roy Kellett and Graham and Kathleen Grant received a rousing ovation from delegates at James Hall & Co. Ltd’s...
SPAR’s £100K Community Cashback returns for a fourth year to support local causes
SPAR is once again giving back to the communities it serves with the return of its £100,000 Community Cashback campaign - now in its fourth consecutive year. Following another hugely successful year, the initiative continues to provide much-needed funding to voluntary...
Futureproofing convenience the focus at SPAR Inspire retailer event
Almost 600 delegates heard category success stories and case studies of redefining store offers at James Hall & Co. Ltd’s SPAR Inspire retailer event. Held at Harrogate Convention Centre, an insight-rich agenda was put together to support SPAR independent...