We constantly strive to stay ahead in a very competitive game by giving our retailers the best tools with which to compete. So if you want to take your business to the next level in convenience retailing then it is well worth you considering joining the SPAR family.
SPAR represents the biggest independent symbol group in the UK with:
- 2600 stores currently branded SPAR
- Over £2.6 billion retail sales a year
- 15 million customer transactions taking place a week in our stores
- 5 million customers every week
- One of the highest spontaneous consumer brand awareness scores in the industry.
- 1 in every 4 pounds spent in the convenience sector is spent in a SPAR store.
As a Guild member you benefit from the power of the UK’s No.1 independent symbol group, as well as the experience of thousands of other SPAR retailers just like you. All our retailers benefit from a comprehensive programme unique in this industry, covering all aspects of running a successful convenience store. All these are free to SPAR members and form part of their Guild membership.
Boost your business with:
• 35 national Real Deals promotions every 3 weeks, with point of sale advertising kits
• Themed point of sale kits for key calendar events
• The biggest and most comprehensive own-brand range with over 900 quality products
• National advertising support including TV, radio and press support
• Award winning store design and imagery package and
• Nationally-negotiated deals to reduce costs in your business.
Part of a thriving retailer community
Once you join SPAR, you'll be invited to events designed to give you new ideas, explore issues and problems, and socialise with other retailers. We have a full calendar of events dedicated to discussing and agreeing major decisions.
Our members elect retailers in six regions to represent the interests of all our stores in major decisions concerning company strategy, our national marketing programme and future developments. Regular meetings and events ensure that we get your opinions on key issues and that we can respond. Your feedback counts and is a major factor in our success.
SPAR also runs roadshows, tradeshows, local, national and international conventions - all designed to keep you up to speed with the latest industry developments and give you the chance to meet fellow retailers.