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AF Blakemore & Son Ltd and Appleby Westward Group have agreed a deal
AF Blakemore & Son Ltd and Appleby Westward Group have agreed deal which will see AF Blakemore grows its SPAR estate to more than 1000 stores by acquiring SPAR from Appleby Westward in the South West of England
A.F. Blakemore and Marston's Extend Strategic Partnership with New Eight-Year Contract
A.F. Blakemore's Food & Retail Solutions division has renewed its long-standing strategic partnership with leading local pub company Marston's, through a new eight-year contract, extending the relationship until October 2033.
SPAR stores celebrate major wins at Convenience Awards 2026
SPAR retailers across the UK have been recognised with multiple honours at the Convenience Awards 2026, including the industry’s top accolade, as SPAR Malone Road in Co. Antrim was crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year.
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Blakemore Fresh Foods rebrands to Blakemore Meats
Blakemore Fresh Foods, the UK based international wholesaler and distributor of fresh meat, is announcing its rebranding to Blakemore Meats.
Nestlé KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Chocolate agrees symbol group exclusive with SPAR
Leading symbol group SPAR has agreed another UK symbol group exclusive with Nestlé on the launch of KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Chocolate.
Veer Patel moves Clacton-on-Sea forecourt store to SPAR
The seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea in Essex is home to a new SPAR convenience store and forecourt site. Owned and operated by Nash and Sharlie Patel with their son Veer, the family business has re-joined SPAR after 15 years.