Blakemore
This coverage focuses on A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd โ one of the UKโs largest family-owned retail and wholesale groups. Retail Sector reports on Blakemoreโs operations across convenience retail, foodservice and logistics, including its SPAR partnerships, independent retailer support, sustainability initiatives, and wholesale supply deals such as its recent M&S contract. Coverage includes leadership updates, financial performance, and strategic investments that influence the UK convenience and grocery landscape. For retail professionals, this category offers insight into distribution, supply-chain transformation, and evolving partnerships shaping the sectorโs future.
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Sep- 2025 -10 SeptemberSupermarkets
M&S Food appoints Blakemore as primary wholesale partner
M&S Food has appointed A.F. Blakemore and Son Ltd, one of the UKโs largest family-owned businesses, as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products. M&S Food said the new strategic partnership will help deliver a โmore consistent and reliableโ shopping experience for customers as M&S continues its…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyNews
A.F. Blakemore appoints new CFO
A.F. Blakemore has announced that Ian Kellett will join the company as chief financial officer from 1 August 2024.ย Kellett brings a depth and breadth of experience from the retail and hospitality industry. More recently he spent six years as CFO at Parkdean Resorts, where he led the transformation of…
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Apr- 2024 -4 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-4/4/24
In March, UK retail footfall experienced a modest increase of +1.7% compared to February, signalling a stabilising trend according to MRI data. Retail parks led the rise with a +4.3% increase. Despite mid-month declines, the week leading to Easter saw footfall rise by +10.3%. Although impacted by weather and holiday…
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4 AprilPeople Moves
A.F. Blakemore appoints new chief people officer
A.F. Blakemore, one of the UKโs largest privately owned family businesses, has appointed Nicola McIntosh as its new chief people officer, effective 20 May. McIntosh joins the company from Rotherham, Doncaster, and South Humber NHS Trust, where she served as executive board director of People and Organisational Development. In this…
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Nov- 2023 -23 NovemberNews
Blakemore Retail acquires Hockmeyer Motors Limited
The UKโs largest SPAR Retail Distribution Company A.F. Blakemore and Son Limited has expanded its operation in Sleaford, Lincolnshire after agreeing a deal to purchase Hockmeyer Motors Limited. Rachael Hockmeyer and Christian Slingsby joined the business in 1999 and has owned and operated it since 2007. The 2,100 sq ft…
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Sep- 2023 -12 SeptemberNews
A.F. Blakemore unveils new leadership team to leverage retail strength
A.F. Blakemore has announced changes to the leadership team to consolidate retail knowledge across its SPAR portfolio. Under the new leadership, Matt Teague is promoted to managing director, retail to lead both SPAR divisions, combining Blakemore Retail and Blakemore Trade Partners.ย ย CEO Carol Welch said: โIt is recognised that through…
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May- 2021 -20 MaySupermarkets
Moto Hospitality appoints retail director
Moto Hospitality has announced the appointment of Nikki Rogers as its first retail director, reporting directly to Nick Tatum, the companyโs chief customer officer. Rogers previously worked for Blakemore as proposition and food solutions director and before that held various senior leadership roles at BP. Moto is one the UKโs…
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Jun- 2018 -15 JuneSupermarkets
Parfetts Cash and Carry acquires Blakemore Wholesale
Retailer Parfetts Cash and Carry has acquired Middlesbrough-based food retail and distributor Blakemore Wholesale for an undisclosed sum. Parfetts now has seven branches as the acquisition geographically expands the wholesale service, as well as the Go Local Retail Club formats which span from the Midlands to the north of England.…
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