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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'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 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.

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.