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SPAR launches own vegan wine brand – Vine & Bloom
Leading UK convenience retailer SPAR has made it easy to pick up a bottle of vegan-friendly wine locally thanks to its new Vine & Bloom wine range. The Vine & Bloom wines have been developed in close collaboration with long-term supplier partner, Cantina di...
Paul Stone launches new charity partnership
Independent SPAR retailer, Paul Stone, has launched a charity partnership with iconic local charity, We Love MCR, across his retail portfolio of 7 Manchester City Centre SPAR stores. The core of the partnership will be charity collection tins in every store, which...
Brains of the business
Staff from across the company have been putting their general knowledge skills to the test for a dedicated Marie Curie Quiz Night, held in the Norman Jepson pub, just round the corner from James Hall & Co.’s SPAR distribution centre. Designed to raise funds for...
Fintastic new fish range available at SPAR
James Hall & Co. are delighted to announce the launch of their new SPAR branded fish range, which is available in-store now. Boasting eight new products, the responsibly sourced range includes wet fish, smoked fish and breaded fish at great prices, perfect for a...
SPAR continues its focus on reducing plastic packaging waste
SPAR are continuing to review their current sustainability practises, with the latest focus on removing black plastic trays from SPAR branded hot desserts. Part of SPAR’s commitment to reduce plastic and minimise the brand’s environmental impact, SPAR hot desserts...
Local sporting hero wins £10,000 from SPAR’s People Podium
Lawrence Howard, founder of Lancashire’s first all-inclusive rugby team, has been recognised as an unsung sporting hero through a national community campaign run by the UK’s leading convenience chain, SPAR. Now in its second year, SPAR’s People’s Podium received over...
Crumbs! James Hall & Co. produce their 50 millionth sandwich!
SPAR wholesaler for the North of England, James Hall & Co., are celebrating a huge production milestone, having manufactured 50 million sandwiches since 2009. Produced on-site at their purpose built distribution centre in Preston, the family run wholesaler...
Crates of donations for community anchor – The Foxton Centre
James Hall & Co., SPAR wholesaler for the North of England, have donated crates of ambient and fresh food to Preston’s community anchor, The Foxton Centre, after holding a large retail event at its SPAR distribution centre on Bluebell Way. The Foxton Centre is...
SPAR wine wins international competition
SPAR’s Regional Selection Breedekloof Chenin Blanc 2017 has been awarded Gold in the internationally recognised International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The wine was described by the judges, of whom include some of the greatest wine experts in the world, as...
SPAR retailers enjoy festive insight and inspiration
SPAR retailers across the North of England have enjoyed a two day festive retailer event, hosted by James Hall & Co. Designed to drive sales and profits, share inspiration and ensure that retailers thrive throughout the festive season, James Hall & Co....
Paul Stone to become vice chair of The Association of Convenience Stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has announced that independent SPAR retailer, Paul Stone, will be taking on the coveted role of vice chair. Paul Stone owns six SPAR stores in the centre of Manchester, each offering his own Cheeky Coffee brand. Paul's store on...
New CSR initiative to reduce single use plastic in-store
James Hall & Co. are delighted to be trialling a new in-store sustainability concept, in an effort to encourage customers to reduce their single use plastic consumption. SPAR G&E Murgatroyd Lowther Street, which is one of James Hall & Co.’s company owned...