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SPAR continues its focus on reducing plastic packaging waste

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...

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Local sporting hero wins £10,000 from SPAR’s People Podium

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...

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SPAR wine wins international competition

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...

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SPAR retailers enjoy festive insight and inspiration

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....

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New CSR initiative to reduce single use plastic in-store

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...

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Glasgow confirmed as host city for 2020 British Indoor Season

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...

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Meeting BBC DIY SOS’ call for help

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...

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Deliciously spicy Fazilas range launched in store

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,...

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