SPAR Wholesalers
522 combined years of service across our five wholesale businesses. That's a lot of experience for your store.
SPAR is a transformational symbol retailer supported by five wholesale businesses across the UK. Our independent SPAR wholesaler network focuses only on SPAR independent retailers and local business partners who understand your needs.
They provide year-round excellent service to independent retailers and consumers. They continually work together and learn from each other. All our wholesalers are supported by SPAR UK Ltd who work to drive many national benefits including national marketing, leading supply chain, competitive promotions, retail solutions and cost savings. Working with SPAR UK along with a regional wholesale group means you can enjoy tailored benefits that will drive sales in your local market offering competitive value.
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest and most forward-thinking family-owned businesses in the UK. Born in 1917 they now employ more than 7,600 people with a turnover of circa £1.2 billion. A.F. Blakemore is the largest division of SPAR UK, owning 280 SPAR stores and serving more than 950 stores in total across England and Wales. Coverage: Central and South East England and Wales
Appleby Westward Group Ltd
Appleby Westward prides itself in being more than simply a distributor of goods and takes a very active role in helping retailers increase sales and profitability. They provide retail funding for store modernisation and have ploughed £10 million into store development over the past five years to help grow retailers’ businesses and maintain the position as the leading convenience brand in the South West. Coverage: South West England
CJ Lang & Son Ltd
SPAR Scotland is the largest symbol group in Scotland with over 300 convenience stores. CJ Lang has continued dramatic growth and consistently invests in store development to improve the in-store service and shopper experience. Being Scottish-based means they are focused on the Scottish market and can provide you with the best package to suit your local needs. Coverage: Scotland
Henderson Wholesale Ltd
Multi award-winning Henderson Wholesale has a long-standing reputation for excellence and has been distributing food and grocery-related products to the convenience retail sector for over 120 years. The largest operator of its kind in Northern Ireland, it supplies 360 SPAR stores and provides expert support services to independent retailers. Its state-of-the-art warehousing facilities are based in Mallusk, Newtonabbey. Henderson Group is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland, employing more than 4,000 people.
SPAR offers all the support you need to succeed. Find out more about the many benefits joining SPAR brings and register your interest.
SPAR is the symbol group in the UK supported by five regional distribution centres.
Celebrating 10 years of consecutive growth, today more convenience store shoppers consider SPAR stores as a destination to purchase their groceries ahead of other symbol groups (YouGov Shopper Research Q1 2020).
SPAR offers all the support you need to succeed. Read more about the many benefits joining SPAR brings...
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Global Brand Delivered LocallyGlobal brand benefits, local independence. That’s why SPAR was voted the Retailers’ Favourite in 2019. Learn from SPAR colleagues from 48 other countries and take your retailing to the next level.
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People SupportAward-winning people, award-winning results. From one-to-one business development support to leadership training we provide support not just for you but for your entire team. Join SPAR to grow your business.
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Efficient Supply ChainLogistics services that get stock to your store when you need it. 24-hour lead times. 98.5% availability. We’re committed to keeping you stocked. Even when times are tough. Learn more about robust supply chain from SPAR.
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Store Designs & InnovationGet the competitive edge with innovative store formats designed and merchandised based on data-driven shopper insights. Developed and delivered by experience award winning design team.
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Marketing SupportThe global brand behind your local store. SPAR invests £millions in seasonal promotional plans, sports sponsorship and digital marketing to attract more shoppers to your store and grow your sales.
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Exclusive SPAR ProductsSPAR brand products are developed by a team of dedicated food experts. Increase profits with an exclusive and award-winning own-label range your shoppers can only buy in SPAR.
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Social ResponsibilityOur local communities are at the heart of everything we do, that's why social responsibility is so important to us. Join SPAR and take part in many health, well being, community and sustainability activities.
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In-Store ServicesFood-To-Go, Fuel, Post Office and more. Enhance your store with a range of services, tailored to the needs of your shoppers. We can provide assistance in developing relationships with multiple service providers.
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SPAR WholesalersLocal business partners who understand your needs. 522 combined years of service across our 5 regional wholesale businesses. Bringing a whole lot of talent, support and experience to your store.
