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NewsCoronavirus lockdown sparks big reduction in forecourt crime
The British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) has recorded a significant reduction in forecourt crime reports during the first full weekend of the coronavirus lockdown.The news comes as BOSS releases the results of the latest Forecourt Crime Index covering the final quarter (Q4) of 2019 which reported that forecourt crime continued ...
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Spar Fairfield is one of Blakemore stores to trial Too Good to Go food waste app
The Spar Fairfield forecourt store is one of 15 Blakemore Retail Spar c-stores based in Lincolnshire which are trialling the ’Too Good to Go’ food waste fighting app, which enables people to purchase short-dated food for a reduced price.The app, which was launched in the UK in 2016, was set ...
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Blakemore Spar stores trial waste fighting app
The Spar Fairfield forecourt store is one 15 Blakemore Retail Spar convenience stores based in Lincolnshire which are trialling the Too Good to Go food waste fighting app, which enables people to purchase short-dated food for a reduced price.The app, which was launched in the UK in June 2016, was ...
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Spar Scotland launches new advertising campaign
Spar Scotland is launching a new advertising campaign, aimed at surprising shoppers with deals on key food and drink products available in Spar stores in Scotland.In a series of TV ads being aired exclusively on STV, the new media campaign from Spar Scotland focuses on six headline products including Goodfella’s, ...
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NewsForecourt store’s move to Nisa sparks upturn in business
Shopper numbers are on the up at an independent forecourt store in Surrey just months after the retailer moved to Nisa in a bid to introduce a greater range.Arnold’s Garage, a Nisa partner for almost four months, is enjoying increased footfall and sales.Compared with the same period last year, since ...
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Win a Sparkling Store Makeover with Ferrero
Ferrero is bringing back its Sparkling Store Makeover competition where one lucky retailer will win a store makeover worth £4,000. Retailers can enter by going to www.yourperfectstore.co.uk/news-insights/blog/win-a-sparkling-store-makeover. Alternatively, retailers can post a video nomination of themselves.0208 869 4000 www.yourperfectstore.co.uk
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NewsUnder the spotlight: Debbie Dodds, owner Spar Salley’s Filling Station
Name: Debbie Dodds Job title: Owner Company: Spar Salley’s Filling Station, Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone 01 Career history: I have been in the family business all my life, expanding from forecourt retailing into hospitality with our family restaurant Salley’s in Aughnacloy. 02 Where did you grow up: Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone 03 ...
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NewsSpar retailer spends £250,000 on Texaco forecourt expansion
A family-run Dorset business is making a significant investment in the future with a £250,000 expansion of the forecourt completed and work soon to get under way to increase the size of its Spar forecourt store. Work at Maiden Newton Service Station has so far seen the installation of new ...
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Spar highlights vegan-friendly wine with new range
Spar has added to its vegan-friendly wine offering with its new Vine & Bloom wine range. The Vine & Bloom wines have been developed in close collaboration with long-term supplier partner, Cantina di Sociale Soave, based in Northern Italy, focusing on popular grape varieties including, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and a ...
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NewsAF Blakemore relaunches first company-owned Spar as new flagship store with forecourt
AF Blakemore & Son has relocated its inaugural company-owned Spar store to a larger forecourt site on Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, and incorporated new Subway and Greggs offers. The new 2,163sq ft Spar store was opened by AF Blakemore chairman Peter Blakemore and family members Tom and Liz Blakemore. Peter ...
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Certas appoints Spar for 35 company-owned stores
Certas Energy has appointed Spar as its convenience partner across all 35 of its company-owned sites.The arrangement, which includes wholesale distribution, will commence immediately while in-store refurbishments and rebranding will take place in a roll-out over the coming months. "The forecourt shop has an increasingly important role within any local ...
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NewsSpar forecourt retailer introduces free water refill station
With plastic reduction a high priority everywhere, forecourt store owner Justin Taylor has become one of the first Spar retailers in the south west to introduce a free water refill station.Justin, who owns the Winford Ford fuel and Spar shop at Littleton Mills near Bristol, expects a gradual fall in ...
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Spar Scotland supports Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight
Spar Scotland will be supporting Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight across all its stores again this year. This year’s campaign will run from Friday August 31 to Monday 30th September, and highlights some of the Scottish brands and products stocked in Spar stores not just during this period but throughout ...
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Highland Spring backs sparkling water with remarkabubble campaign
Highland Spring has unveiled its biggest ever investment in its sparkling water. The £1m investment includes a new ‘Remarkabubble’ campaign to address the changing consumption habits of sparkling water by championing its role as a refreshing treat at any time of day. The four-week, multi-channel campaign is set to go ...
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NewsCertas Energy appoints Spar as its convenience partner
Certas Energy has appointed Spar as its convenience partner across all 35 of its company-owned petrol filling stations. The arrangement, which includes wholesale distribution, will commence immediately while in-store refurbishments and re-branding will take place in a roll-out over the coming months. “The forecourt shop has an increasingly important role ...
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New Coca-Cola campaign aims to spark memories of magic
Coca-Cola is backed by a new campaign, that has been created to spark memories of the ‘magic’ associated with enjoying the drink. The new ad follows a woman who is enjoying a Coca-Cola and as she feels the distinctive bubbles of her first sip, she is transported back to memories ...
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Sparkling refresh
Highland Spring has unveiled a fresh, modern new look for its Sparkling water range to showcase its provenance and everyday hydration credentials.
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Highland Spring reveals new look for sparkling range
Highland Spring has unveiled a new look for its Sparkling range to better showcase its provenance and everyday hydration credentials. Carol Saunders, head of marketing at Highland Spring Group, said: “We saw huge success with the launch of our new look Still range in 2017 and now is the time ...
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NewsSpar UK appoints new managing director
Spar UK has appointed Louise Hoste as its new managing director. In November the previous managing director Debbie Robinson left to become chief executive of Central England Co-operative. Hoste has a wide range of international retail experience. She has worked for Walmart in the UK, Canada and Chile in commercial, ...
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Lucozade launches £10m Spark Something campaign
Lucozade Energy is launching a £10m marketing campaign called Spark Something. The campaign will involve TV, outdoor, social and digital advertising, as well as in-store activation through POS materials including FSDUs, barkers and shelf wobblers. “The campaign will position the market-leading energy brand as one that sparks positive energy, broadening ...