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SPAR UK gathers in South Africa for 2024 Conference

SPAR UK gathers in South Africa for 2024 Conference

The vibrant setting of Sun City in South Africa played host to the SPAR UK 2024 Conference, where 480 independent SPAR retailers and families, national account customers, company owned store colleagues, suppliers, RDC and central office leaders attended the highly...

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SPAR Oxford Road wins at Convenience Awards 2024

SPAR Oxford Road wins at Convenience Awards 2024

SPAR Oxford Road in Manchester has won Independent Convenience Store of the Year at the Convenience Awards 2024. Owned by Paul Stone, multi-site SPAR independent retailer, the store underwent a comprehensive £250,000 11-day refit in January 2023 where every single...

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Ribbon is cut to open SPAR Netherfield Road in Nelson

Ribbon is cut to open SPAR Netherfield Road in Nelson

The ribbon has been cut to officially open James Hall & Co. Ltd’s latest company-owned SPAR store at Netherfield Road in Nelson. Key features of the 2,700 sq.ft. SPAR store include refreshment options in the form of Cheeky Coffee and Tango Ice Blast machines, as...

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Shake, cattle and roll! Ann Forshaw’s launches the Milk Shed

Shake, cattle and roll! Ann Forshaw’s launches the Milk Shed

Ann Forshaw’s has launched the Milk Shed – a new vending machine offering up fresh whole milk and flavoured milkshakes. Situated at Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy near Longridge, the black and white cow print branded vending machine will be open 24 hours a day and has its...

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Celebrations as 75 millionth sandwich is manufactured

Celebrations as 75 millionth sandwich is manufactured

A major manufacturing milestone has been celebrated as the 75 millionth sandwich has been filled and packed on James Hall & Co. Ltd’s production line. The business’ Great Northern Sandwich Company has been making some of the North of England’s favourite sandwiches...

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Ready, Set, Go with SPAR School Sports Day Grants

Ready, Set, Go with SPAR School Sports Day Grants

Following the huge success of last year’s school sports day grants campaign, leading symbol group SPAR UK is offering another £50,000 to support schools in their local communities across the UK. The 2024 SPAR School Sports Day Grants campaign will give SPAR shoppers...

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January value at only £1.25 available from SPAR

January value at only £1.25 available from SPAR

SPAR is helping shoppers through the month of January by offering great value deals on a range of store cupboard staples from just £1.25. Launching today on January 4th, shoppers will be able to pop into their local SPAR store and find a great selection of SPAR own...

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