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|image = Spar Norton Canes 2021.jpg | |image = Spar Norton Canes 2021.jpg | ||
|locations = msas | |locations = msas | ||
| | |accompaniedby = [[Esso]], [[Subway]], [[Greggs]], [[Costa Express]] | ||
|introduced = 2003 | |introduced = 2003 | ||
|predecessors = Esso Snack and Shop, On the Run, [[Mace]], [[Sainsbury's|Sainsbury's On the Go]] | |predecessors = Esso Snack and Shop, On the Run, [[Mace]], [[Sainsbury's|Sainsbury's On the Go]] | ||
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|website = www.spar.co.uk | |website = www.spar.co.uk | ||
|facebook = SPARintheUK | |facebook = SPARintheUK | ||
| | |x = SPARintheUK | ||
|instagram = sparuk | |||
|country = both | |country = both | ||
|gallery = Spar | |gallery = Spar | ||
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SPAR branded shops can also be found at the following motorway forecourts: | SPAR branded shops can also be found at the following motorway forecourts: | ||
* [[Cohannon]] (M1 Northern Ireland) | * [[Cohannon]] (M1 Northern Ireland) | ||
* [[Leeds Skelton Lake]] (M1) | * [[Leeds Skelton Lake]] (M1) | ||
====A-Road Forecourts==== | ====A-Road Forecourts==== | ||
* [[Battlefield]] (A49) | * [[Battlefield]] (A49) | ||
* [[Bloody Oaks]] (A1) ''(northbound only)'' | * [[Bloody Oaks]] (A1) ''(northbound only)'' | ||
* [[Bradbury]] (A689) | * [[Bradbury]] (A689) | ||
* [[Eashing]] (A3) ''(southbound only)'' | * [[Eashing]] (A3) ''(southbound only)'' | ||
* [[Fairfield]] (A16) | * [[Fairfield]] (A16) | ||
* [[Harbledown]] (A2) ''(eastbound only)'' | * [[Harbledown]] (A2) ''(eastbound only)'' | ||
* [[Newton Park]] (A167) | * [[Newton Park]] (A167) | ||
* [[Newtown Cross]] (A417) | * [[Newtown Cross]] (A417) | ||
* [[Partney]] (A16) | * [[Partney]] (A16) | ||
* [[Peartree Cross]] (A38) | * [[Peartree Cross]] (A38) | ||
* [[Pyecombe]] (A23) ''(northbound only)'' | * [[Pyecombe (North)|Pyecombe]] (A23) ''(northbound only)'' | ||
* [[Skiach]] (A9) | * [[Skiach]] (A9) | ||
* [[Strathbogie]] (A96) | * [[Strathbogie]] (A96) | ||
* [[Sutterton|Sutterton Truck Port (Express)]] (A16/A17) | * [[Sutterton|Sutterton Truck Port (Express)]] (A16/A17) | ||
* [[Tollgate]] (A2) | * [[Tollgate]] (A2) | ||
* [[Tot Hill (A14)|Tot Hill]] (A14) | * [[Tot Hill (A14)|Tot Hill]] (A14) | ||
* [[Willington]] (A38) | * [[Willington]] (A38) | ||
* [[Wittering]] (A1) ''(northbound only)'' | * [[Wittering]] (A1) ''(northbound only)'' | ||
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* [[Acle]] (A47) | * [[Acle]] (A47) | ||
* [[Ardleigh South|Ardleigh South (Express)]] (A120) | |||
* [[Ashby de la Zouch]] (A42) | * [[Ashby de la Zouch]] (A42) | ||
* [[Bangor]] (A55/A5) | * [[Bangor]] (A55/A5) | ||
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* [[Calcutt]] (A419) | * [[Calcutt]] (A419) | ||
* [[Canley Ford]] (A45) | * [[Canley Ford]] (A45) | ||
* [[Cardiff West]] (M4) | |||
* [[Cawledge]] (A1) | * [[Cawledge]] (A1) | ||
* [[Cherwell Valley]] (M40/A43) | * [[Cherwell Valley]] (M40/A43) | ||
* [[Colsterworth]] (A1) ''(southbound only)'' | |||
* [[Cornwall]] (A30) | * [[Cornwall]] (A30) | ||
* [[Crossbush]] (A27) | * [[Crossbush]] (A27) | ||
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* [[Folly Tower]] (A4042) | * [[Folly Tower]] (A4042) | ||
* [[Gowy]] (A51) | * [[Gowy]] (A51) | ||
* [[Halt]] (A470) | |||
* [[Hamilton]] (M74) | * [[Hamilton]] (M74) | ||
* [[Hartlebury]] (A449) | * [[Hartlebury]] (A449) | ||
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* [[Kates Cabin|Kate's Cabin]] (A1) | * [[Kates Cabin|Kate's Cabin]] (A1) | ||
* [[Kilmarnock]] (A77) | * [[Kilmarnock]] (A77) | ||
* [[Luxmore]] (A180) | * [[Kinmel Park]] (A55) | ||
* [[Luxmore]] (A180) | |||
* [[Magor]] (M4) | |||
* [[Markfield]] (A511) | * [[Markfield]] (A511) | ||
* [[Marston Moretaine]] (A421) | * [[Marston Moretaine]] (A421) | ||
* [[Micheldever]] (A303) ''(eastbound only)'' | |||
* [[Mile End]] (A5) | * [[Mile End]] (A5) | ||
* [[Monmouth]] (A40) | * [[Monmouth]] (A40) | ||
* [[Nene Valley]] (A45) | |||
* [[Nesscliffe]] (A5) | * [[Nesscliffe]] (A5) | ||
* [[Nunney Catch]] (A361) | * [[Nunney Catch]] (A361) | ||
* [[Oversley Mill]] (A46) | |||
* [[Parkway]] (A57) | |||
* [[Penlan]] (A30) | * [[Penlan]] (A30) | ||
* [[Podimore]] (A303) | * [[Podimore]] (A303) | ||
* [[Pont Abraham]] (M4) | |||
* [[Pyecombe]] (A23) | * [[Pyecombe]] (A23) | ||
* [[Queenborough]] (A249) | * [[Queenborough]] (A249) | ||
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* [[Roundswell]] (A39) | * [[Roundswell]] (A39) | ||
* [[Saughall]] (A494) | * [[Saughall]] (A494) | ||
* [[Scotch Corner]] (A1(M)/A66) | |||
* [[Shrewsbury]] (A5/A49) | * [[Shrewsbury]] (A5/A49) | ||
* [[St Kew]] (A39) | |||
* [[Stafford (South)|Stafford]] (M6) | |||
* [[Spur End]] (A3060) | * [[Spur End]] (A3060) | ||
* [[Swanley]] (A20) | * [[Swanley]] (A20) | ||
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* [[Vale]] (A46) | * [[Vale]] (A46) | ||
* [[Warminster]] (A36/A350) | * [[Warminster]] (A36/A350) | ||
* [[Weyhill]] (A303) | |||
* [[Whiddon Down]] (A30) | * [[Whiddon Down]] (A30) | ||
* [[Whitchurch]] (A41) | |||
* [[Willoughby Hedge]] (A303) | * [[Willoughby Hedge]] (A303) | ||
* [[Winning Post]] (A38) | * [[Winning Post]] (A38) | ||
Latest revision as of 17:40, 27 February 2025
SPAR
| Locations: | 14 MSAs |
| Often accompanied by: | Esso, Subway, Greggs, Costa Express |
| Used by: | Roadchef, EG Group, Rontec, Supermac's |
| Introduced: | 2003 |
| Predecessors: | Esso Snack and Shop, On the Run, Mace, Sainsbury's On the Go |
| Successors: | Applegreen, Asda On The Move, Budgens, Londis, Sainsbury's On the Go |
SPAR is a convenience store franchise which became one of Roadchef's partners in June 2015. Large stores are being built as part of significant refurbishments to their busiest service areas. Roadchef are trialling a click & collect service for their SPAR branches.
These Roadchef stores include products from their own-brand Garden Square Deli, an in-store bakery and some locally sourced products. Their new format, named "Joy of Living Locally", was launched at Strensham, with more food to go options, self-service tills and electronic shelf edge labels.
SPAR's return to motorway services actually started with Rivington, thanks to an existing deal with Euro Garages. Euro Garages had used SPAR in most of their petrol stations, but this is changing now that they own Asda.
The SPAR franchise is a common sight across Europe, including on Irish motorways, where stores are operated by BWG Foods. The UK stands out for being one of the countries which isn't so familiar with SPAR, or its spin-off brands. Despite this, as of 2023, SPAR is believed to have the highest market share of all convenience store brands on the roadside, even though they don't have the most stores.
Roadchef had previously trialled an arrangement with SPAR, where it was introduced to their forecourts in 2003, along with Costa and Delice de France. At the time, they said they were aiming to replace their reStore brand with SPAR, but the concept was soon withdrawn.
Locations
SPAR can be found at a number of Roadchef and EG Group service areas. These are: [view on a map - Download KMLrefine search]
- Chester (M56)
- Clacket Lane (M25) (eastbound only)
- Northampton (M1) (northbound only)
- Norton Canes (M6 Toll)
- Rivington (M61)
- Rownhams (M27) (south-westbound only)
- Sedgemoor (M5) (southbound only)
- Strensham (M5)
- Tibshelf (M1) (northbound only)
Ireland
- Barack Obama Plaza (Moneygall) (M7)
- Galway Plaza (M6)
- J14 Mayfield (Express) (M7)
Forecourts
SPAR branded shops can also be found at the following motorway forecourts:
- Cohannon (M1 Northern Ireland)
- Leeds Skelton Lake (M1)
A-Road Forecourts
- Battlefield (A49)
- Bloody Oaks (A1) (northbound only)
- Bradbury (A689)
- Eashing (A3) (southbound only)
- Fairfield (A16)
- Harbledown (A2) (eastbound only)
- Newton Park (A167)
- Newtown Cross (A417)
- Partney (A16)
- Peartree Cross (A38)
- Pyecombe (A23) (northbound only)
- Skiach (A9)
- Strathbogie (A96)
- Sutterton Truck Port (Express) (A16/A17)
- Tollgate (A2)
- Tot Hill (A14)
- Willington (A38)
- Wittering (A1) (northbound only)
Former Locations
SPAR has been removed from the following signposted service areas:
- Acle (A47)
- Ardleigh South (Express) (A120)
- Ashby de la Zouch (A42)
- Bangor (A55/A5)
- Bentley (A12)
- Besthorpe (A11)
- Bicester (A41)
- Bickenhill (A45)
- Blyth (A1(M)/A1)
- Bodmin Moor (A30)
- Bothwell (M74)
- Browns Blue (A511)
- Broxden (A9)
- Calcutt (A419)
- Canley Ford (A45)
- Cardiff West (M4)
- Cawledge (A1)
- Cherwell Valley (M40/A43)
- Colsterworth (A1) (southbound only)
- Cornwall (A30)
- Crossbush (A27)
- Countess (A303)
- Eye Green (A47)
- Finavon (A90)
- Folly Tower (A4042)
- Gowy (A51)
- Halt (A470)
- Hamilton (M74)
- Hartlebury (A449)
- Heath (A617)
- Hazelgrove (A303)
- Hogs Back (A31)
- Ilminster (A303)
- Kate's Cabin (A1)
- Kilmarnock (A77)
- Kinmel Park (A55)
- Luxmore (A180)
- Magor (M4)
- Markfield (A511)
- Marston Moretaine (A421)
- Micheldever (A303) (eastbound only)
- Mile End (A5)
- Monmouth (A40)
- Nene Valley (A45)
- Nesscliffe (A5)
- Nunney Catch (A361)
- Oversley Mill (A46)
- Parkway (A57)
- Penlan (A30)
- Podimore (A303)
- Pont Abraham (M4)
- Pyecombe (A23)
- Queenborough (A249)
- Ram Jam (A1)
- Rhostyllen (A483)
- Ringwood (A31)
- Ross Spur (A449)
- Rothwell (A14)
- Roundswell (A39)
- Saughall (A494)
- Scotch Corner (A1(M)/A66)
- Shrewsbury (A5/A49)
- St Kew (A39)
- Stafford (M6)
- Spur End (A3060)
- Swanley (A20)
- Symonds Yat (A40)
- Tamworth (M42/A5)
- Thame (A418)
- Thanet Way (A299)
- Uttoxeter (A50)
- Vale (A46)
- Warminster (A36/A350)
- Weyhill (A303)
- Whiddon Down (A30)
- Whitchurch (A41)
- Willoughby Hedge (A303)
- Winning Post (A38)