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A.F. Blakemore resets foundations for future growth with early momentum

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. 

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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.

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