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“It’s exciting, we’re delighted to be part of National Careers Week 2022”
This week is National Careers Week 2022 and we are very excited to promote James Hall & Co. Ltd as an employer of choice for now and the future. As the Recruitment Manager for the company, I have spent the last six months witnessing first-hand the fantastic...
SPAR launches new additions to crisps, snacks and nuts own label range
SPAR, the leading symbol group in the UK, has added a number of new lines to its own label range of crisps, snacks and nuts. Launching in SPAR stores around the UK on 28 February 2022, the introduction of eleven new and exciting products brings an exciting refresh to...
Baton relay begins as countdown to SPAR Lancashire School Games starts in Tarleton
The countdown to the SPAR Lancashire School Games finals has begun with the celebratory start of a county-wide baton relay. Beginning in West Lancashire at Brereton Endowed CE Primary School, the baton was first handed over to children at an opening ceremony at Holy...
SPAR and James Hall & Co. Ltd help Sherwood Primary School to grow its forest
Pupils and staff at a Preston primary school have shown their environmental passion in spades by planting Christmas Trees donated by James Hall & Co. Ltd. The donation of the surplus SPAR festive firs to Sherwood Primary School in Fulwood follows the season of...
Blackburn schools dominate Boccia tournament in first SPAR Lancashire School Games final of 2022
Perfect pitching and precision placement were the aims of the game as a Boccia tournament came to its conclusion in the first SPAR Lancashire School Games final of 2022. Held at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Blackburn, almost 70 children with special educational...
James Hall & Co. Ltd marks £500,000 milestone for Marie Curie as leading fundraising SPAR stores celebrate achievement
James Hall & Co. Ltd has marked a momentous half million-pound fundraising milestone for SPAR’s charity partner Marie Curie. To celebrate the landmark £500,000 figure, the highest fundraising James Hall & Co. Ltd company owned stores from each region of the...
SPAR starts season of goodwill with donation of home starter hampers to Lancashire Mind
SPAR has kicked-off the season of goodwill with the donation of a year’s supply of home starter hampers for charity Lancashire Mind. The donation of the hampers will provide a helping hand to new tenants who are being supported by Lancashire Mind and are moving into...
SPAR is onside after signing deal with Burnley FC in the Community
SPAR is onside with Burnley FC in the Community after signing a sponsorship deal to support the Premier League club’s charity work. Facilitated through James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR UK’s primary wholesaler and distributor in Northern England, the agreement will see...
Refreshed West Lancashire SPAR and Shell forecourt opens under James Hall & Co. Ltd’s ownership
A refreshed SPAR store and newly branded Shell forecourt has opened its doors to residents in West Lancashire. The newly revamped eight-pump forecourt on the A5209 between Burscough and Parbold is now Shell branded, and there have been new additions to the in-store...
SPAR UK celebrates raising £2m for Marie Curie
SPAR, the leading convenience store group in the UK, has announced a huge fundraising milestone by raising £2 million for Marie Curie since the partnership began, the equivalent of 100,000 hours of care from a Marie Curie Nurse. SPAR UK chose Marie Curie as its...
Lancashire company G.A.P Convenience Distribution Ltd wins BP supplier award
Lancashire company G.A.P Convenience Distribution Ltd has won a national supplier award for its flexible support to leading fuel station operator BP. G.A.P was named ‘Best Supply Chain of 2021’ at BP’s annual Supplier Awards after a rapid response to support the...
New SPAR and Shell forecourt opens creating 38 jobs on prime Darlington gateway
A brand new SPAR convenience store and Shell service station on one of Darlington’s busiest main roads has opened its doors to the public. The new 3,000 sq. ft. SPAR and Shell branded forecourt on the site of Haughton Road Service Station has been months in...