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James Hall adds four new sausage flavours to existing Spar range
They will be available across its network of independent and company-owned stores in 400g packs of six thick sausages
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AF Blakemore sales hike balances Covid impact
The business remained in a strong position, said chairman Peter Blakemore
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How Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward reacted to a Covid-19 outbreak
According to the wholesaler’s policy, its first course of action was to close the stores for a deep clean
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Certas Energy acquires seven forecourts in north east England
The portfolio of forecourts span Bishop Auckland, Crook, Howden-le-Wear, South Shields, Stockton, West Rainton and Witton Gilbert
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Lateral flow testing helps James Hall identify 13 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases
James Hall began weekly tests from 4 January at its Preston distribution centre
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James Hall saves 8,150 meals with Too Good To Go
The partnership allows Too Good To Go app users to purchase bags of surplus stock, at a cheap price, that is still within its best-before date
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How the fascias have taken recruitment online
Coronavirus put an end to trade shows, store visits and face-to-face meetings that symbols usually use to recruit new members. But many have still managed to win new business. Here’s how
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James Hall launches new vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free sandwich range
The vegan selection consists of an onion bhaji and bombay potato wrap, as well as a vegan cheese salad wrap
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Henderson Group plugging gaps in Sainsbury’s Northern Ireland store supply
The Belfast-based wholesaler is supplying about 300 products to Sainsbury’s, which operates 13 stores in Northern Ireland
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Spar International to cut waste across Europe with Too Good To Go tie-up
Both will offer shoppers an innovative digital solution to cut food waste
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CJ Lang reports 18% sales growth since April
The Scottish Spar wholesaler this week reported a 3.4% increase in sales for the year to 31 April
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Eat 17 launches first store in partnership with Just Eat
Eat17 already uses Deliveroo as its main platform
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James Hall expands forecourt network with new Lancashire site
James Hall now has 146 company-owned sites, 36 of which are forecourts
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Welsh retailers report spike in home deliveries after entering ‘firebreak’ lockdown
Conrad Davies, owner of Spar Y Maes, said home delivery orders had risen by 50% over the weekend
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Spar warns suppliers: don’t try pushing Brexit price hikes on us
In a letter seen by The Grocer, Spar UK trading director Chris Lewis asked suppliers to share the efforts they have made to ensure there will be no disruption to supply
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Spar stops 100 tonnes of black plastic reaching landfill with recyclable packaging
Spar has pledged to completely remove single-use plastic from its own-label products by 2025
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Spar Y Maes and Premier take home top prizes at Convenience Awards 2020
Spar Y Maes has been crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year
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Spar retailer Lawrence Hunt closing at 10pm to protect staff from conflict after hospitality curfew
The retailer had already been experiencing conflict with customers who found it ‘ridiculous’ to have to wear masks in store after not needing one during their evening at a pub or restaurant
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CJ Lang to expand food-to-go range with Dunkin’ donuts
The donuts will be offered under its new ‘CJ’s – hot and tasty food-to-go’ banner
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James Hall partners with Too Good To Go to prevent food waste
The partnership will allow Too Good To Go app users to collect bags surplus stock from stores