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JET transforms two forecourts with new SPAR store concept
James Hall & Co. are delighted to announce that leading fuel brand, Jet, has transformed two of its company owned, dealer operated sites with the latest SPAR store concept. The two forecourt sites at JET Askern and JET Balby in Doncaster have been redesigned to...
SPAR sells daffodil bunches in support of Marie Curie
SPAR stores the length and breadth of the UK are selling bunches of fresh daffodils in support of Marie Curie and its 2020 Great Daffodil Appeal. Bright and cheerful freshly cut daffodils are now on sale in SPAR stores all over the UK at only £1 for the duration of...
Spicy new Fazilas snack range launched in-store
James Hall & Co. have extended their ethnic food-to-go range with the launch of six new spicy snacks, forming part of SPAR’s £3.50 meal deal. Released under the company’s ethnic food brand, Fazilas, six new snacks are available in SPAR stores across the north of...
Fancy footwork for Marie Curie
Two teams from sales, marketing, store design and trading laced up their football boots in aid of Marie Curie, raising £110 in a ‘friendly’ charity match at South Ribble Fitness Centre. Despite marketing and sales taking a 4-0 lead, store design and trading roared to...
Fazilas support young people in Bolton
Fazilas has sponsored an event close to the hearts of their local community in Bolton, sponsoring the Bolton Deane and Derby Cricket & Social Club’s 50th anniversary celebration, held at Memory Lane Function & Banquet Hall on the 28th December 2019. Founded in...
James Hall & Co. celebrate learning excellence
James Hall & Co. have celebrated another year of training excellence by hosting an Achievement Awards Ceremony for staff who have successfully completed training courses in 2019. Celebrating a range of development programmes such as its Leadership Academy,...
Tom to run the London Marathon 2020
Independent SPAR retailer, Tom Follen will be lacing up his running shoes in April for the iconic London Marathon, raising money for Marie Curie and in memory of his mum, Suzanne. Tom said: “Marie Curie looked after my mum in the last few weeks of her life and I...
SPAR Chandler nominated for a Rural Oscar
Nestled at the heart of Yorkshire market town, Pateley Bridge, SPAR Chandler is a shining example of how to deliver outstanding community retailing, having been nominated for a prestigious Rural Oscar in the Countryside Alliance Rural Awards 2020. Owned by the...
2019 Highlights at James Hall & Co.
January G&E Murgatroyd, James Hall & Co.’s company owned stores division, celebrated the opening of their 118th SPAR store in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Situated in the picturesque Cumbrian market town, SPAR Kirkby Stephen features a large forecourt, Clayton...
G&E Murgatroyd SPAR raise £60k for Marie Curie in 2019
G&E Murgatroyd, James Hall & Co.’s company owned stores division, is celebrating a fantastic year of fundraising, having raised over £60,000 for Marie Curie during 2019. Raised through four main fundraising events, staff across James Hall & Co.’s 118...
Collecting gifts for disadvantaged children in Northumberland
Euro Garages SPAR Hexham Services in Northumberland has been spreading Christmas joy by collecting gifts for disadvantaged children in the local community. Working with West Northumberland Children’s Centre; Early Help team; Hexham food bank and the Eden Project,...
Tackling loneliness in the community with Age UK
Staff from SPAR Milnthorpe have donated festive treats for Age UK’s South Lakeland Christmas raffle, including two Christmas hampers, a selection of luxury chocolate gift boxes and 20 mouth-watering, Clayton Park Christmas puddings. Age UK South Lakeland looks after...