All Spar articles – Page 7
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NewsACS calls for transparency in Welsh rates consultation
ACS has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on reforming the business rates appeals system, calling for greater transparency for the data used to arrive at valuations and warning against repeating the new Check, Challenge, Appeal appeals system in England. The Welsh Government’s consultation aims to reduce speculative appeals and ...
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Consumers invited to enjoy sparkling moments
Highland Spring has unveiled a festive campaign called ’Escape to a Sparkling Moment’, which focuses on the role of the brand’s relevance for occasions, at the weekend or just for something a little bit special. The campaign comes as Highland Spring continues to outperform the category across the total market, ...
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NewsAsda sparks new round of price cuts with 2ppl off
A new round in the price war between supermarkets has started with a range of price cuts and promotions. Asda today (Friday 23rd November) announced that has cut the price of fuel by up to 2ppl, bringing a new national price cap of 116.7ppl on unleaded and 117.7ppl on diesel. ...
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Product news: Sparkling campaign for Christmas
Highland Spring has unveiled a festive campaign titled ‘Escape to a Sparkling Moment’. Forming part of Highland Spring’s programme of investment to drive continued growth in the category, the campaign focuses on the role of the brand’s ’sparkling’ offering in elevating the relevance of bottled water for occasions, at the ...
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product news: Spar supports charity with festive sandwiches
Spar UK is raising funds for Marie Curie this Christmas, with the launch of a limited edition festive sandwich range. Spar’s Turkey Feast sandwich, stuffed with popular Christmas fillings including turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, will return this year. Also launching this year is a vegetarian festive sandwich, Wensleydale and ...
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NewsJet/Spar dual branding pioneer buys second site
Ayrshire-based Jet forecourt owner Brian Connolly, who opened the first Jet and Spar dual-branded site, has bought a second service station, in the market town of Dalmellington, 10 miles from his first forecourt at Maybole. The Dalmellington site is located on the Galloway Tourist route, which runs from the A74(M) ...
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NewsSpar UK launches first loyalty app with Zapper
Spar is partnering with Zapper to launch a mobile payments and loyalty app into Spar stores, including forecourt stores, starting in the south west this month.A selection of Appleby Westward’s Gillett’s Spar stores around Plymouth and Exeter are the first to launch with Zapper’s smart loyalty app while development expansion ...
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NewsLarge Esso forecourt with Spar store let by Christie & Co
Hinton Service Station, an Esso-branded forecourt located on the outskirts of Christchurch, has been let through specialist property adviser, Christie & Co. The large forecourt site with a Spar convenience store and two adjoining rollover car washes has been operating since the 1920s. Located on the main arterial route (A35 ...
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NewsSpar celebrates 60th anniversary with Manchester spectacle
Spar marked its 60th anniversary with a celebratory extravaganza at the impressive Manchester Central Convention Complex last weekend (October 14), which helped to raise £600,000 for the brand’s chosen charity, Marie Curie. More than 1,700 guests - including Spar retailers, suppliers and wholesalers along with their families and friends - ...
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NewsAsda sparks round of price cuts on supermarket fuel
Asda has sparked a round of supermarket fuel price cuts, announcing up to 2ppl off unleaded petrol and 1ppl on diesel from Saturday 23 September, bringing prices down to a new national price cap of 115.7ppl on unleaded petrol and 116.7ppl on diesel at all 308 filling stations. Asda’s head ...
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Spar overtakes Tesco to be biggest forecourt retailer
Spar has overtaken Tesco as the biggest forecourt retailer in the UK by market share, according to Experian figures (see page 44). Following significant growth from multi-site retail partners in 2016, there are now more than 1,000 Spar shops on forecourts.Top 50 Indies which are partners with Spar include: MRH; ...
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NewsInternational recognition for Blakemore chief’s Spar role
Peter Blakemore, managing director of AF Blakemore and Son, has been presented with a prestigious award in recognition for his outstanding contribution to Spar International. AF Blakemore and Son was founded in 1917 when Arthur and Harriet Blakemore opened a counter-service grocery store in Wolverhampton. Peter joined the family business ...
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NewsSpar claims top spot as largest forecourt retailer
Spar says it is now the largest forecourt retailer in the UK by site numbers, following significant growth coming from multi-site retail partners in 2016, with 1,200 Spar shops on forecourts. Top 50 Indies which are partners of Spar include: MRH; Euro Garages which has rebranded many of the shops ...
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product news: Britvic introduces Drench sparkling 500ml PET
Britvic is launching a new single serve 500ml PET bottle for sparkling variants of its juice drink brand, Drench. The new format will be rolled out from the end of March and will be supported by an ATL campaign in May. Kevin McNair, GB marketing director, Britvic Soft Drinks, explained: ...
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product news: Spar launches popcorn range
Spar Brand is launching a new impulse range of own brand popcorn consisting of Sweet & Salted and Salted flavours. Cath McIlwham, Spar UK head of brand, said: “The trend for alternative snack choices is growing and we are delighted to respond to this by launching these two new varieties ...
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Sparkling debut
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is launching a lightly sparkling variant of Glacéau Smartwater. It comprises vapour-distilled spring water with added electrolytes and just the right amount of carbonation to create a "distinctive clean and crisp taste". The new product is available in a 600ml PET bottle and a six x ...
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product news: Spar adds cooking sauces to range
Spar UK has unveiled a new range of own brand cooking sauces. They form a key part of Spar’s campaign to offer shoppers delicious evening meals for every night of the week. The four new sauces in the own label range are Bolognese, Tomato & Herb, Tikka Masala and Korma ...
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product news: Sparkling wine brand launches
A new sparkling wine brand called Gigglewater has been launched offering Prosecco in a bottle and 20cl can, as well as a range of 20cl canned flavoured sparkling wines. Catherine Monahan, founder/CEO of Gigglewater Wines, said: “With growth of sparkling wine continuing at around 23% we are really excited to ...
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Dorset forecourt wins Spar award
A Spar forecourt store at Maiden Newton in Dorset has won the Best Forecourt 2016 award at the third staging of the Appleby Westward Retail Awards.Olly Andrews’ Maiden Newton store won the Best Forecourt award along with the Best Spar Brand award, while colleague Abi James won the Best Store ...
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Spar forecourt wins Appleby Westward awards
A Spar forecourt store at Maiden Newton in Dorset has won the Best Forecourt 2016 award at the third staging of the Appleby Westward Retail Awards. Olly Andrews’ Maiden Newton store won the Best Forecourt award along with the Best Spar Brand award, while colleague Abi James won the Best ...