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SPAR launches new 1kg bag of Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets with Uniflex
SPAR stores across England, Scotland and Wales are excited to launch an exclusive new 1kg bag of Pick 'n' Mix sweets, available in selected stores from Uniflex from 31st October 2024. This latest addition brings a fun, nostalgic twist to the classic sweet treat,...
SPAR supports spooktacular activity at Preston primary school
Children at Ashton Primary School in Preston got into the spirit of Halloween with some spooktacular support from SPAR. Thirty children in Reception class took part in a cookery session to concoct a healthy pumpkin and carrot soup with ingredients supplied by James...
SPAR UK appoints Michael Fletcher as Managing Director
Michael Fletcher has been appointed as the new Managing Director of SPAR UK Ltd. With over two decades of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge from various high-profile roles within the convenience and grocery retail sectors. Fletcher spent 22 years at Tesco...
SPAR retailer hits target to secure £100,000 free stock from James Hall & Co. Ltd
SPAR North of England retailer Dara Singh Randhawa’s family store has been awarded £100,000 of free stock after hitting all his targets since moving to the symbol. Dara and his family, who have their SPAR store in Patrington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, joined...
SPAR launches exciting new takeaway meal deal range
Leading symbol group SPAR is launching an exciting new takeaway meal deal range, offering a selection of delicious pizzas, sides, and dips. Available in participating SPAR stores across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from 21st October 2024, this...
SPAR retailer M&L Richardson & Sons Ltd opens two new stores
SPAR independent retailer M&L Richardson & Sons Ltd has opened two new SPAR stores in as many weeks taking the business’ store portfolio to 11 sites. A new SPAR store has opened in Carlisle’s historic city centre breathing new life into a previously vacant...
SPAR launches new range of freeze-dried sweets from Bebeto
Leading symbol group SPAR is announcing the launch of a new range of freeze-dried sweets, making it the first retailer in the convenience sector to introduce this innovative snack. Capitalising on the growing trend for freeze-dried treats, the range has been developed...
SPAR donates £1,000 to Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre
Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre has received £1,000 from SPAR through the retailer’s Community Cashback scheme. The North Yorkshire voluntary managed youth theatre has been established since 2005 and provides an all-inclusive opportunity for any child to be involved...
Nineteen years strong… Active Lancashire and SPAR renew School Games partnership
Active Lancashire and SPAR will continue in partnership with the Lancashire School Games for a 19th year. The announcement for 2024-25 comes as a Girls Active event was held at Roefield Leisure Centre in Clitheroe where 150 children from Pennine Lancashire schools...
SPAR donates £1,000 to Lostock Hall’s TippyToes Baby Bank
SPAR has donated £1,000 to the TippyToes Baby Bank in Lostock Hall through its Community Cashback scheme. Founded in 2019, TippyToes provides essentials for families in need and has an ambition to enable every family to offer the best start in life to their children...
SPAR’s BIG Deals of Christmas returns for 2024
SPAR’s national brand campaign, BIG Deals of Christmas, is back and bigger than ever for 2024. Launching in SPAR stores on 17th October in Scotland and from 31st October in England and Wales, this year’s campaign promises even more incredible promotional offers. In...
SPAR Northern Guild charity challenge raises £40,000 for Marie Curie
The SPAR Northern Guild’s Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge trek has raised an incredible £40,000 for Marie Curie. The trek in July saw 135 people tackle the 24-mile route, taking in the climbs of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough and more than 1,600m of ascent...