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Discover the latest news updates from A.F. Blakemore and SPAR.
A.F. Blakemore and Moto Hospitality Renew Strategic Partnership
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 appoints Taranjit Singh Dhillon as Director of Independent Retail – Recruitment
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 BIG Deals of Christmas returns for a third year of value and festive fun
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.
SPAR retailers triumph at the 2025 Forecourt Trader Awards
David Charman and the team at SPAR Parkfoot Garage crowned Forecourt Trader of the Year
SPAR shines with 14 wins at the 2025 Retail Industry Awards
SPAR UK has reaffirmed its position at the heart of independent retailing, taking home an outstanding 14 awards and five Highly Commended accolades at the 2025 Retail Industry Awards.
SPAR celebrates the positive impact of SPARk a Conversation campaign
Following on from the summer "SPARk a Conversation" campaign, A F Blakemore is proud to announce the significant local impact the campaign has had on communities across the UK. Fronted by Olympic legend Colin Jackson, the initiative which ran in the summer, saw SPAR stores engage directly with customers, raising vital funds and fostering crucial conversations around wellbeing for four prominent mental health charities.