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A.F. Blakemore & Son has promoted Marc Deakin to Group Supply Chain and Logistics Director, strengthening the company’s Executive Leadership Team and reinforcing its commitment to developing exceptional talent from within.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Limited, one of the UK’s largest family-owned businesses, serving over 800 SPAR convenience stores alongside a Wholesale and Foodservice business, reported its results for the 52 weeks ended 27 April 2025, a year defined by decisive action to reset the business and early signs of momentum across its core growth engines. 

A.F. Blakemore's Food & Retail Solutions division has extended its strategic partnership with Moto Hospitality, the UK's largest motorway service area operator, through a new three-year contract running until 2028.

AF Blakemore & Son is delighted to announce the appointment of Taranjit Singh Dhillon to the Blakemore Trade Partners Senior Leadership Team as Director of Independent Retail – Recruitment, effective 29th December 2025.

SPAR’s much-loved brand campaign, BIG Deals of Christmas, is back for 2025, marking its third consecutive year of delivering unbeatable value to shoppers and driving footfall for retailers.

David Charman and the team at SPAR Parkfoot Garage crowned Forecourt Trader of the Year