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Rebrand for SPAR Lancashire School Games as 2024-25 edition is launched!
Fifty children attended the celebratory launch of the SPAR Lancashire School Games which has been rebranded for 2024-25. Team GB Paralympian and Panathlon Ambassador Nathan Maguire was the special guest speaker at the launch, held at James Hall & Co. Ltd’s SPAR...
Amelia taking action to raise awareness of epilepsy in November
A Legal Assistant from Lancashire wants to raise awareness of the condition that has changed her life during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Amelia Ripley, 28, who lives in Barrowford and works for James Hall & Co. Ltd in Preston, suffered an epileptic seizure...
Earlestown Athletic score new kit thanks to support from SPAR
Earlestown Athletic Junior Football Club have a brand-new training kit thanks to the support of SPAR Newton-le-Willows. The club’s Under-17s Celtic team have SPAR sponsored yellow and black shirts and black shorts helping the players look and feel more professional at...
New Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed shakes things up at SPAR Milnthorpe
Things have had a shake-up at SPAR Milnthorpe with the launch of an Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed. The new vending machine offering up fresh whole milk and flavoured milkshakes has been placed adjacent to the SPAR store and Shell forecourt on the A6. It is dispensing gently...
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...