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Discover the latest news updates from A.F. Blakemore and SPAR.
Global Football Icon Leo Messi Launches His Breakthrough Drink Más+ by Messi™, Available Exclusively at SPAR
Messi's new drink is a goal-den opportunity to bring more to your game with positive hydration
SPAR’s £100K Community Cashback returns for a fourth year to support local causes
Last year, SPAR awarded more than 50 charities and local causes with grants of up to £10,000, helping them make a real difference in their communities. With over 10,000 entries, the demand for support was clear, reinforcing SPAR’s commitment to giving back.
A.F. Blakemore announce Steven Nuttall as Chief Financial Officer
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses, is pleased to announce that Steven Nuttall will join as Chief Financial Officer from 6th May 2025 as Ian Kellett retires at the end of May.
SPAR launches new 1kg bag of Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets with Uniflex
SPAR stores across England, Scotland and Wales are excited to launch an exclusive new 1kg bag of Pick 'n' Mix sweets, available in selected stores from Uniflex from 31st October 2024.
A.F. Blakemore appoints Ian Kellett as new CFO
A.F. Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses, is pleased to announce that Ian Kellett will join as Chief Financial Officer from 1st August 2024.
SPAR retailers celebrate excellence at A.F. Blakemore SRS24 awards
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.