Archive of all Spar articles – Page 26
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Botterills targets new stores after Edgar deal
Botterills Convenience Stores is on the hunt for further acquisitions following its purchase this week of fellow Scottish Spar retailer, D&M Edgar from owners Dougie and Marlene Edgar. Chairman Jim Botterill said that after snapping up...
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Spar drives image in women's mags
Spar is launching a new consumer press campaign to promote its own label range and fresh credentials.The retail group plans to spend £300,000 on the campaign, which will feature in women's magazines such as Good Housekeeping, She, Easy...
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Spar to reduce bag usage by a quarter
Spar UK has pledged to reduce its use of plastic carrier bags by 25%. The retail group has given itself until the end of next year to meet the target, and will do so by training staff to be more aware of the number of bags they offer and through ...
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In Brief: Gill joins Booths; Greencore controller; Co-op accounts; Appletiser duo; Seafood sales chief
Gill joins Booths Booths has appointed John Gill as a non-food buyer responsible for laundry, homecare, toiletries, medicines, petfood and paper. Gill joins from Spar wholesaler James Hall where he worked in the buying department for eight years...
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Who we visitedbudgens Tolworth, Surreyco-op Combs Ford, StowmarketOne stop Highbridge, SomersetSpar Uphall Station, West Lothian TESCO Express Stockport, Greater ManchesterHow they...
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Best independent Forecourt retailing is key to Tates' strategy
Last year the Spar retailer, which operates 201 Spar stores, was recognised for its great service to the local community, while growing strong corporate values and a clear strategy. Tates has certainly not rested on its laurels...
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Payzone lays down gauntlet after winning Spar contract
Utility payment network provider Payzone has opened a new front in its battle with rival PayPoint after winning a contract to supply Spar stores across the UK.Payzone has agreed supplier terms with Spar's six regional distribution...
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Shop Profile Spar Helston
The owners of Spar Helston in Cornwall are no strangers to change. Chris and Sue Sharrinton's efforts to modernise their c-store have involved no fewer than three major refurbishments over the past 15 years. It's no coincidence that the...
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In Brief: Ward joins Spar; New marketing chief; Skillsmart patrons; Strathmore shake-up
Ward joins Spar Martha Ward has joined Spar in the new role of sales development and implementation manager. She was previously retail support manager at high street retailer Robert Dyas and has also worked for discounter Aldi as an area manager....
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Shop Profile - Spar Helston
Size of store: 2,450 sq ftDate established: 1976Number of lines: 2,800Turnover: £35,000 a weekSpeciality: Food-to-goThe owners of Spar Helston in Cornwall are no strangers to change. Chris and Sue Sharrinton's efforts to...
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Who we visitedlondis Harrogate, North Yorkshireone stop Leatherhead, SurreyScotmid East Calder, West LothianSPAR Cheadle, Greater ManchesterTESCO express Chippenham, WiltshireHow...
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Guild of Spar role handed to Jackson
Jacqui Jackson has been named as vice chairman of the National Guild of Spar. The Guild is the decision-making body for all operational and marketing matters and it is the first time the role has been made a salaried...
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Marwood blasts press for doom-mongering
The national media is painting an inaccurate and unnecessarily negative picture of small retailers, according to Spar UK MD Jerry Marwood.Speaking at the ACS Summit 07 in Birmingham this week, Marwood said journalists too often portrayed...
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Bargain Booze set to launch c-store format
Private equity-owned off-licence chain Bargain Booze is poised to take on Spar, Costcutter and Londis with a new c-store format.The chain has been developing the offer for the past 12 months and is set to unveil it in the...
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Who we visitedSainsbury's Local The Brecks, RotherhamWelcome Lenzie, Glasgowspar Starbeck Avenue, Newcastle-upon-TyneTesco express Elm Park, BristolBP Shop Dorking, SurreyHow they...
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Who we visitedlondis Burley Grove, BristolCo-op local Benfleet, Essexlifestyle express Kirkintilloch, Glasgowone stop Roffey, West SussexSpar Saintfield Road, BelfastHow they...
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Who we visitedTesco Express Bexhill, East SussexScottish midland co-operative Broxburn, West LothianNisa Hazlemere, BuckinghamshireLondis Surbiton, SurreySpar Stockport, Greater...
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Who we visitedTesco Express Bexhill, East SussexScottish midland co-operative Broxburn, West LothianNisa Hazlemere, BuckinghamshireLondis Surbiton, SurreySpar Stockport, Greater...
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BWG buys lease of the store next door
BWG has paid nearly €1m to buy the lease on a rival store next door to one of its flagship Spar outlets in Dublin in a move that reflects the keen competition in the Irish convenience sector. The store, in upmarket Merrion Row, was...
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Who we visitedTesco Express Clifton, BristolSainsbury's Local Ealing, LondonMidlands Supermarket Coalville, LeicesterLondis Crawley, West SussexSpar Bishopbriggs, GlasgowHow they...