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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...
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,...