Welcome and thank you for taking the time to visit our website – we know how busy independent store-owners can be. In fact, that's exactly why we are here – to give you the support you need to build a successful business.
The UK's largest independent symbol group
From specialist business support to marketing, training and even new food ranges, we can help you run your business more efficiently – and more profitably. But first, we'd like to tell you a bit more about ourselves. SPAR represents the biggest independent symbol group in the UK, and the facts speak for themselves:
- 2,600 SPAR stores
- Over £2.6 billion retail sales a year
- 15 million customer transactions a week in our stores
- 5 million customers every week
- One of the highest spontaneous consumer brand-awareness scores in the retail industry
- 1 in every 4 pounds spent in the independent symbol sector is spent in a SPAR
Why join a symbol group?
One of the most important decisions an independent convenience retailer will ever make is the decision to become affiliated to a symbol group. And the reasons range from concerns about protecting their businesses from competition to wanting guidance from an established name in the retail industry on how to ensure their business reaches its full potential.
Whatever the reason, SPAR is an obvious destination for any independent wishing to grow their business, and can offer independent retailers a bright, secure and prosperous future.
Why SPAR?
We may have lead the market for a long time but that does not mean we are complacent. Far from it. We strive to always be at the cutting edge of innovation in products and services, through an evolving store development programme and by investing in store-owners with real retailing expertise – people like you.
If you become a SPAR member you will be provided with all the tools and support you need to keep your business growing. You will benefit from an extensive and highly successful marketing programme that includes a proven promotional programme of Real Deals linked to printed media, TV and radio advertising. You will also have access to the most comprehensive own-brand range in the convenience sector and one that is constantly evolving to match modern customer requirements. And that's just for starters. To read more about what joining us could do for you and your business click here.
