Spar UK regional partners expand through acquisition
Published on: Dec 13, 2023
Henderson Retail and A.F. Blakemore have both purchased neighborhood branded stores thus expanding their footprints across England, Ireland and Wales.
Spar UK partners Henderson and A.F. Blakemore have expanded to ensure continued supply to local communities through the acquisition of branded stores.
Henderson Retail announced the acquisition of two neighborhood Spar stores, one located in Annalong and another in Omagh. The Annalong premises has been operated by Simon Heenan and his family for 30 years, while Anderson Gardens has been owned by Jimmy and Una McGirr for the past 27 years.
Additionally, Henderson celebrated the opening of Eurospar Supermarket in Coleraine. The new facility has replaced the Spar neighborhood store which stood on the same site for over 20 years. This brings the total number of branded stores operated by Henderson Retail in Northern Ireland to 106.
On the other hand, Blakemore expanded its operation in Sleaford, Lincolnshire after agreeing a deal to purchase Hockmeyer Motors Limited. Hockmeyer Motors Limited was established in 1937, with the family business moving to the Spar brand in 2011.
Blakemore Retail continues to strengthen its overall retail and forecourt operation. Other recent expansion in the last six months came from the acquisition of Spar stores in Tipton, Phoenix Park (Nottingham) and a new build store opening in Warrens Wood, Gainsborough.
This brings the total number of A.F. Blakemore branded convenience stores and forecourt sites to 260 across England and Wales.
