Archive of all Spar articles – Page 20
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NewsAward-winning Spar Parkfoot store: In pictures
Spar Parkfoot in Kent won top prize at the Convenience Retail Awards after shattering the perception that forecourts stores are little more than a petrol and snack stop.
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NewsSpar Parkfoot named Convenience Retailer of the Year
A Spar forecourt store in Kent has been named the best c-store in the UK.
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NewsSpar adds new ice creams to summer line-up
Spar is expanding its summer ice cream range to include new price-marked tubs and handheld lines…
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NewsSpar reaps benefits of £5m ad campaign
Spar’s £5m multimedia campaign has increased basket spend by 4% since its first TV ad in four years rolled out in October.
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NewsLoss-making Spar retailer Alfred Jones sold 47 c-stores
Spar retailer Alfred Jones has posted a pre-tax loss of £2.1m – but said it is in a “better and stronger position” this ye…
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NewsSpar kicks off first phase of six-month multimedia campaign
Spar kicked off its £5m multimedia campaign with its first TV ad in four years and sponsorship of ITV’s Lorraine…
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NewsSpar revamps winter ready-meal range
Spar is launching a new range of winter warmer chilled products and redesigning 21 existing own-brand lines, as it looks to offer consumers a complete ready-to-cook meal range over the winter season.
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NewsSpar sweetcorn sales raise cash for ChildLine
Sales of own-brand sweetcorn were up 46% at Spar this summer, thanks to a joint promotion run by the retailer and supplier Lovering Foods that raised money for ChildLine.
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NewsSpar to launch There For You shopper magazine
Spar is set to launch There For You magazine as part of the retailer’s £5m national multi-media campaign to celebrate its convenience and reinforce its heritage.
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NewsGregory expands its Spar delivery fleet
Gregory Distribution has invested £500,000 in 10 new multi-temperature controlled vehicles…
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NewsSpar revamps its own-label soft drinks
Spar is overhauling its own-label soft drinks ranges with new lines and packaging…
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NewsAlfred Jones commits to convenience sector despite One Stop sale
Alfred Jones (Warrington) has insisted it will remain a c-store operator despite selling 33 of its 70 stores to One Stop…
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NewsSpar holds greatest trust with local shoppers
Spar is the most trusted independent convenience operator, according to a new survey…
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NewsSpar Helston store sold to Gillett's
Spar retailers Chris and Sue Sharrinton are retiring after 37 years in the business.
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NewsSpar adds new lines to summer food range
Spar has extended and revamped its own-label summer range.
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NewsSpar International looks to Russia and China
Spar International is to focus growth in Russia, China and the Middle East over the next 12 months…
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NewsSpar and Harvest Energy launch full branded forecourt offer
Spar has become the latest symbol fascia to launch an own-brand full forecourt offer…
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NewsSpar freshens up its own-label cider offer
Spar is revamping its cider range in a bid to “take advantage of an estimated £1m incremental opportunity”…
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NewsSpar aims to boost exclusive wine sales with four new ranges
Spar is to launch four exclusive wine ranges – despite new market data revealing a slump in sales…
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NewsAF Blakemore boosts finance department with appointments
Spar and Landmark wholesaler AF Blakemore has welcomed two new finance directors…