Do you think joining the SPAR group might be the right move for you and your business? Don't just take our word for it – take a look at what some of our current store-owners have to say about being part of SPAR.
William Hoynes, SPAR Onthank, Kilmarnock, Scotland
"I joined SPAR in 2008. I wanted to go into convenience retailing and I felt that SPAR has the strongest brand. CJ Lang & Son Ltd [SPAR's distributor in Scotland] was there right from the start, helping with the planning and development of my new building. I was impressed by the range of goods on offer such as fresh foods and SPAR-branded items; all backed by strong promotions with competitive profit margins, which have resulted in my sales rising consistently this year."
Peter McBride, SPAR Omagh, Northern Ireland
"The fresh aspect of my business represents over 40% of turnover. I need a supplier that is reliable, sources quality local products and that has a comprehensive range to meet ever-changing consumer demands. My expectations are met completely by SPAR and Henderson Wholesale Ltd [SPAR's distributor in Northern Ireland]... the complete package for fresh!"
Jonathan James, SPAR Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
"SPAR has been like a breath of fresh air for my business. I have nothing but praise for SPAR and particularly their focus on independent retailing. They have brought an excellent forecourt range to my stores, and I am delighted with the outcome. The SPAR range of own-label products and their promotional offers are going down really well with my customers."
Teresa Mullard, SPAR Stocksfield, Northumberland
"We joined SPAR in 2004 following the rebuilding of our forecourt shop as we felt that SPAR was the strongest independent brand in the market. We were impressed by both the fresh-food offerings and the strong promotional activity which we felt would enhance our sales. Our experience has fully justified our decision as we have found our shop sales have quadrupled in the past three years and are still growing. We do not think we would have achieved this without the help and support we have received from SPAR."
Nick & Karl Brocklehurst, SPAR, Northampton
“Since refitting the store under the SPAR brand, customers have even more choice, especially in fresh produce and off-licence. Our turnover has increased by 15%, and I’ve been really pleased with the change. Thanks to my staff for all of their efforts and to my SPAR wholesaler for their support.”
To hear more from SPAR retailers about why they enjoy being part of SPAR and how their stores are doing, take a look at the links to the right.
Want to find out more?
To find out more about turning your shop into a SPAR store, get in touch and one of our Business Development Managers will contact you shortly.