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SPAR UK to activate new retailer recruitment incentive

SPAR UK to activate new retailer recruitment incentive
Pooja Shrivastava
By Pooja ShrivastavaApr 23, 2024
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Leading symbol group SPAR UK is participating in the upcoming National Convenience Show (NCS) in Birmingham from 29 April to 1 May 2024.

NCS is the biggest event for the convenience sector bringing together key innovators to showcase the latest trends and developments.

At stand Q40, SPAR UK will unveil details of its most recent retailer recruitment opportunity, designed to encourage forward thinking independent retailers to join SPAR. The symbol group is offering independent retailers from England, Scotland and Wales, who join SPAR, £100,000 worth of free stock (subject to terms & conditions).

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Ian Taylor, SPAR UK Retail Director, said, “We are thrilled to be exhibiting at NCS and look forward to meeting independent retailers looking to grow and develop their business with SPAR. This event provides us with a platform to showcase our best in class offer and our commitment to the future of the convenience industry.

“We will have teams of SPAR retailers, RDC and central office representatives available on our stand (Q40) during the three days, who will be speaking to independent retailers looking to grow their retail estate and demonstrating how SPAR keeps them ahead of the market in retail sales and profit. We deliver the right solutions to drive that success and look forward to meeting as many people as possible.”

For more information, independent retailers are encouraged to visit SPAR at stand Q40 at the National Convenience Show (NCS) in NEC Birmingham from April 29 to May 1 2024.

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