Archive of all Spar articles – Page 21
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of fascias?
For every spotty youth Sainsbury’s employs in a c-store, how many independent retailers go bust?…
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols of strength
On the embattled UK high street, it’s a case of survival of the fittest…
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NewsSeasonal boost for Appleby Westward sales
Total sales rose 2.3% at Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward over Christmas….
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Analysis & FeaturesFascia to fascia: how symbols could sharpen their act
The right fascia can make all the difference – but are symbol groups offering retailers the right choices?…
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NewsRondepierre joins Spar UK as head of marketing
Spar UK has named Philippe Rondepierre as head of marketing….
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NewsKenny's: staff investment is key to growth
Northern Ireland Spar group Kenny’s attributed another year of growth to its heavy investment in staff training.
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NewsConsolidation scheme delivers Spar efficiencies
Spar suppliers have slashed the road miles they cover to reach the symbol group’s wholesalers by 85% after Spar…
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NewsSpar adds nine lines to S Budget range
Spar is adding nine new lines to its S Budget range after sales from its five wholesalers reached £6m in the year since launch…
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NewsWalthamstow Spar in the running for best c-store in the world
A north London Spar will go up against Tesco’s Fresh & Easy format in the US in a competition to be crowned…
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Interviews'We want the biggest basket in the sector'
Spar’s managing director Debbie Robinson talks about ethics, pricing, seasonality, store concepts - and taking suppliers to task.
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NewsPeople's Supermarket seals Blakemore funds
The People’s Supermarket is to undergo a £100,000 revamp predicted to boost its turnover by 30% following a tie-up with Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore.
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AF Blakemore RPS scheme proves a hit
More than 200 Spar retailers have signed up to AF Blakemore’s Retail Partners Plus (RPS) scheme since its launch last year.
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ProfilesJohn Irish, former chairman, Spar UK
“After LSE and the army, I joined Marks & Spencer as a management trainee in 1954.”
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NewsSpar lays out plans to reclaim convenience
Spar UK has revealed a 10-point plan to regain leadership of the convenience market and grow sales by £1.5bn in the next five years.
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NewsConvenience sector in growth
The convenience sector is in growth for the first time in a decade, but it’s supermarket chains and symbol groups that are driving this…
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NewsSpar trials essential baby products
Spar is targeting new parents with low prices on essential baby products.
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NewsAWG announces co-investment fund
Appleby Westward Group has announced its biggest co-investment fund yet as it ramps up efforts to attract new retailers…
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Spar board for fresh & frozen head Maxted
Allan Maxted has been promoted to the board of directors at Spar UK.
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NewsSpar rolls out money-off voucher scheme
Spar retailers have started giving customers money-off vouchers that can be used elewhere.
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InterviewsIn it for the long run
With c-store sales set to outgrow the supermarkets, Spar’s new MD sets out her manifesto to help the symbol group win its fair share of the market