SPAR is owned by 5 wholesale members or Retail Distribution Companies (RDCs). Each operates in a distinct territory, with exclusive rights to supply independently owned SPAR stores and to recruit new members within that area.

Our members

  • CJ Lang & Son Ltd – Scotland
  • Henderson Wholesale Ltd – Northern Ireland
  • James Hall & Co Ltd – Northern England
  • AF Blakemore & Son Ltd – Wales/Midlands/Eastern England
  • Appleby Westward Group PLC – South West/Southern England

In addition, our London-based central services company – SPAR (UK) Limited – provides buying, marketing and retail support.

The map below shows the RDCs that serve each area. Click on the links to see their websites.