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Glasgow confirmed as host city for 2020 British Indoor Season
The UK’s top athletes will flock to Glasgow when it stages the SPAR British Athletics Indoor Championships 22-23 February for the first time The world’s number one rated Indoor meet – the Müller Indoor Grand Prix – is held on February 15 2020 Fans set for a historic...
SPAR wins Gold at the International Wine and Spirit Competition
SPAR UK has won its first ever GOLD medal from the IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition) for the fantastic SPAR branded, South African Reserve Chenin Blanc. Priced at only £6.50 it really is a great wine. Product information: SPAR Chenin Blanc...
Meeting BBC DIY SOS’ call for help
Clayton Park, James Hall & Co.'s company owned bakery, has supported BBC One’s latest DIY SOS programme, donating pies and cream cakes for the volunteers and workers making the programme’s latest transformation possible. Issuing a call for volunteers, tradespeople...
Deliciously spicy Fazilas range launched in store
James Hall & Co. are delighted to announce the launch of a mouth-watering ethnic food-to-go range, designed to offer retailers the latest in spiced lunchtime options. Released under the company’s brand, Fazilas, the launch features 9 products including wraps,...
SPAR Newton Road wins National Lottery Retailer of the Year
SPAR G&E Murgatroyd Newton Road in Carlisle, has been recognised as the ‘National Lottery Retailer of the Year’ at the Retail Industry Awards 2019. Announced during a glittering awards evening held at The Brewery on Chiswell Street, London, the store was praised...
SPAR Warton recognised at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2019
SPAR G&E Murgatroyd Warton has been awarded the Northern England Forecourt Trader Award 2019, for sites up to 4MLPA (4 million litres per annum). The Forecourt Trader Awards celebrate the very best of forecourt sites across the UK, honouring the hard work,...
Thirteenth SPAR store for the Hills family
The Hills family have launched a brand new store right in the heart of Workington, Cumbria. Formerly an independent filling station, the family knocked down the previous forecourt to create space for a community store, perfect for providing everyday essentials to...
SPAR Birkdale promotes sustainability and local produce
SPAR Birkdale has been transformed through a significant refurbishment programme which will bring exciting new services to the residents of Birkdale Village from Thursday 15th August 2019. Celebrating 54 years in the village, SPAR Birkdale has benefited from a full...
Summer sunshine and sizzling sausages
James Hall & Co. have proudly sponsored the Birkdale Summer Fayre 2019, an annual community event which was enjoyed by reams of local residents. Held in the centre of Birkdale Village in Southport on Saturday 2nd August, the fayre stretched the length of the...
SPAR sandwiches raise £500,000 for charity
James Hall & Co. are celebrating a huge charity milestone, having donated half a million pounds to charity since 2011, solely through sandwich sales! Producing its own range of SPAR branded sandwiches, these products automatically generate a donation to charity...
SPAR Brand sweetens up summer with on-trend confectionery
SPAR Brand is introducing a range of on-trend additions to its adults and kids confectionery offerings, to keep the line-up feeling fresh and relevant for shoppers. Three new products, Lemon Sherbets, Butter Mintoes and Fun Mix (all PMP £1) will join the adults’...
Success at the SPAR Lancashire School Games county finals
Thousands of school children have taken part in the county’s largest youth sporting event, the SPAR Lancashire School Games county finals, held at Blackpool’s Stanley Park on Tuesday 2nd July. Enjoying glorious sunny weather, over 2000 school children took part in 15...