Supporting independent retailers in the North of England – Contact International

July 17, 2025 IN THE CATEGORY: Feature articles

Through the independent retail model, the SPAR brand has been able to grow over the course of 90+ years, meeting the diverse and changing needs of shoppers and local communities.

In the North of England, SPAR UK wholesaler James Hall & Co. Ltd offers wide ranging support for independent local SPAR retailers to grow and develop their business. Our latest issue of Contact International takes a closer look at this support, ranging from facilitating expansion, to modernising store designs, and refining and developing the instore offer.

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If you would like to read more from Contact International issue 2-2025, click here.


SPAR International’s Contact International magazine is available in four languages (English, German, Spanish, and Italian). The online quarterly publication covers a wide range of retail industry subjects, reflecting our diverse and global business.

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