July 15, 2024
A.F. Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses and wholesaler for SPAR stores in Wales, Central and South East England, held its annual 2024 SPAR Retail Show (SRS24) Awards at Telford International Centre on Thursday 13th June, with over 1,300 people attending the glittering gala dinner and awards evening.
The prestigious event brought together SPAR retailers from SPAR’s Meridian & Welsh Guild to celebrate exceptional achievements and innovation in the convenience sector.
The SRS24 Awards event is a cornerstone of A.F. Blakemore’s commitment to recognise and celebrate excellence of independent SPAR retailers who have demonstrated outstanding performance, customer service and innovation over the past year. The evening featured a variety of awards including Best Store Team, Best Business Initiative and the Raj Aggarwal Community Engagement Award.
Hosted by comedian, actor Josh Widdicombe, the event also raised funds for Marie Curie, Disability Sport Wales and The Blakemore Foundation.
“We are thrilled to recognise and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our independent SPAR retailers,” said Carol Welch, Chief Executive Officer at A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd. “These awards highlight the dedication, passion and hard work of our SPAR retailers who are not only setting the bar for excellence in convenience but also driving the industry forward with their innovative approaches and unwavering commitment to their local communities.”
This year’s standout winners included:
Other prize winners included:
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