Group Overview

Welcome to A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest and most forward thinking family-owned businesses in the UK.  The company began life in 1917 as a counter service grocery store, and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 7,900 people with a turnover in excess of £1.1 billion. 

Food and drink has always been the lifeblood of A.F. Blakemore and our business now entails retail, wholesale, distribution and shop fitting operations amongst our divisions. 

In March 2011 A.F. Blakemore announced the acquisition and merger with fellow SPAR wholesale, distribution and retail company Capper & Co, which has contributed further to the company’s already nationwide geographical spread. 

Underpinning this growth is the company’s values statement, The Blakemore Way.  This highlights what A.F. Blakemore stands for and the way that the company has always done and will continue to do business. 

A.F. Blakemore has always been committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with integrity.  The company has always strived to build partnerships with suppliers and trade partners while never underestimating the role that it plays within the communities it serves.

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