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Spar report reveals that communities are stronger than ever

Spar report reveals that communities are stronger than ever

A new report commissioned by Spar reveals that communities are stronger than ever. The report also identifies the most community driven locations in the country.

06/07/2022 | Data Time, Reports | Read More
Spar own label expands for summer BBQs

Spar own label expands for summer BBQs

Leading symbol group Spar has launched a variety of own label products to maximise this summer’s great opportunity.

10/05/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Spar opens new store at South Queensferry, Scotstoun Grove, Edinburgh

A brand new Spar store opened at South Queensferry, Scotstoun Grove in Edinburgh. The grand opening took place on Friday.

07/03/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Baton relay begins and inspiring stories are shared as countdown to Spar Lancashire School Games finals starts in Tarleton

The countdown to the Spar Lancashire School Games finals began this week with the celebratory start of a county-wide baton relay.

04/03/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Blakemore Retail unveils new concept store at Spar Aberystwyth

Operated by Blakemore Retail, a family owned Spar convenience store chain, Spar Aberystwyth includes a number of exciting new and innovative food-to-go developments following a substantial refurbishment over the last month.

24/02/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Spar launches additions to crisps, snacks and nuts own label range

Spar, the leading symbol group in the UK, has added a number of new lines to its own label range of crisps, snacks and nuts.

24/02/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Spar reports buoyant Christmas and New Year trading

Spar, the leading symbol group in the UK, has announced market leading sales for the four weeks to 2 January 2022. Year-on-year (YOY) sales grew by +2.3% whilst year-on-year-on-year (YOYOY) sales grew at +13.2% well ahead of the symbol group market as a whole.

04/02/2022 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar becomes first UK grocer to launch 100% vegan own label wine range

Spar becomes first UK grocer to launch 100% vegan own label wine range

Spar, the leading symbol group in the UK, has made its full range of own label wines suitable for vegans from January 2022 onwards. This move comes after a pledge the business made in 2019 to become the first grocer

14/01/2022 | Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News, Vegetarian and Vegan food | Read More

Spar launches new brand positioning and celebrates the joy of living locally

Spar, the leading convenience symbol group, has unveiled a new UK wide brand positioning that celebrates the unique characteristics of Spar convenience stores.

13/01/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
New Spar and Shell forecourt opens creating 38 jobs on prime Darlington gateway

New Spar and Shell forecourt opens creating 38 jobs on prime Darlington gateway

A brand new Spar convenience store and Shell service station on one of Darlington’s busiest main roads has opened its doors to the public.

19/11/2021 | Forecourt retailers, Retailer News | Read More
New Spar brand products focus on frozen trend

New Spar brand products focus on frozen trend

Spar, the leading symbol group in the UK, is launching a number of new frozen Spar own label products in line with the category’s year-on-year sales increase.

28/10/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

EG Group opens new Spar convenience store and forecourt at the Buchan Gateway Retail Park, Peterhead

Petrol forecourt retailer EG Group has opened a brand new Spar convenience store and forecourt at the Buchan Gateway Retail Park, Peterhead in Aberdeenshire.

20/10/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Mondi makes shopping more sustainable for Spar and Food Lover’s Market in South Africa

Mondi makes shopping more sustainable for Spar and Food Lover’s Market in South Africa

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, and Taurus Packaging have developed a fit-for-purpose reusable shopping bag that can carry groceries and meet the needs of the demanding Southern African retail marketplace. Mondi’s Advantage Kraft Plus with wet strength

01/10/2021 | Packaging, Retail News, Retailer News, Sustainability Time | Read More

Spar opens two new roadside stores with Jet Retail UK

Spar’s partnership with Jet Retail UK service stations is continuing to motor on with the opening of two new stores.

13/09/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar stores across Wales celebrate Welsh Food Fortnight

Spar stores across Wales celebrate Welsh Food Fortnight

From 5-18 August, 230 Blakemore Retail and independent Spar stores across Wales will be joining with producers to celebrate and promote Welsh food and drink in-store and on social media.

06/08/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar Haworth re-opens after significant refurbishment

Spar Haworth re-opens after significant refurbishment

Nestled in the picturesque village of Haworth in West Yorkshire, Spar Haworth has re-opened its doors after a significant six-week refurbishment.

26/05/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Medal haul for Spar own label BWS range

Medal haul for Spar own label BWS range

Spar, the leading symbol group in the UK, is celebrating 44 medal wins from five award bodies including the annual IWC, IWSC, ISC, Global Masters and Sud de France Top 100 results.

25/05/2021 | Awards, Services Time | Read More
Spar partners with Gander to fight food waste

Spar partners with Gander to fight food waste

Spar International aims to further tackle food waste through scaling up its successful collaboration with digital platform Gander. The partnership initially launched in Northern Ireland and has grown to become a global collaboration.

19/03/2021 | Food waste, Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News, Sustainability Time, Waste | Read More
Spar partners with Instagram influencer ‘The Fitness Chef’ for January

Spar partners with Instagram influencer ‘The Fitness Chef’ for January

Spar, the leading convenience store group in the UK, is starting the New Year with a bang by partnering with social media influencer Graeme Tomlinson aka The Fitness Chef for the month of January.

05/01/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar helps families across the north with January food bills in £60K giveaway

Spar helps families across the north with January food bills in £60K giveaway

Designed to help families in what traditionally can be a financially tough period, customers will have the chance to win £100 every day, redeem 1,000s of vouchers across the majority of products in north of England Spar stores*, and benefit

04/01/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Spar brings Christmas sandwich cheer to Marie Curie

This festive season, the UK’s leading convenience store group, SPAR, is spreading Christmas cheer by donating sandwiches and treats to Nurses and staff at several Marie Curie Hospice across the UK.

17/12/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Lowdham village gets a brand new Spar store and forecourt

Lowdham village gets a brand new Spar store and forecourt

Car dealership owners Duncan and Lisa Betts have teamed up with Blakemore Trade Partners to open a brand new Spar store and forecourt in the Nottinghamshire village of Lowdham.

11/12/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar and Too Good To Go agree global partnership to reduce food waste

Spar and Too Good To Go agree global partnership to reduce food waste

Spar, leading international food retailer with over 13,000 stores worldwide, has today announced a global partnership to tackle food waste with the rapidly growing social impact company Too Good To Go. With a total of 13 overlapping markets, in which

02/12/2020 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar introduces pink Prosecco

Spar introduces pink Prosecco

The wait is nearly over - pink Prosecco is on its way and your local Spar convenience store has plenty in stock!

20/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar takes five medals in ISC spirits challenge

Spar takes five medals in ISC spirits challenge

Spar, the UK’s leading convenience store group, has been awarded three Silver medals and two Bronze medals for its high quality own label spirit lines at this year’s 25th International Spirits Challenge (ISC), picking up the accolade alongside a host

03/11/2020 | Awards, Retail News, Retailer News, Services Time | Read More
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