All Spar articles – Page 14

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    Aberness deal: good for Spar

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Spar’s wholesaler in Scotland, CJ Lang, has described Somerfield’s takeover of Aberness Foods, which operates the Mace brand, as a “huge opportunity” for expansion of the Spar fascia in Scotland.Ed Ferguson, managing director of CJ Lang, said: “This takeover leaves CJ Lang as the only independent Scottish-based wholesaler and one ...

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    Forecourts key to Spar’s sales growth

    2004-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Forecourts are a key growth area for symbol group Spar, with site numbers increasing by 34 per cent in the past two years.In its latest financial results, Spar has announced record sales – up 16 per cent in its 12th consecutive month of rising sales, and footfall figures of 12 ...

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    Spar is first on motorway site

    2003-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Spar has become the first convenience retailer to have a presence on a motorway service station. In a joint initiative with RoadChef, a Spar c-store has opened up at Clacket Lane on the M25 near Westerham, Kent. The store has been refitted to offer three times the space allocation, allowing ...