Over 150 retailers gathered at James Hall & Co’s Bowland View Distribution Centre in Preston to prepare for the upcoming busy summer season. This condensed spring edition of the annual business update presented retailers with the chance to meet with suppliers and gain insightful trading updates.
The event proved to be action-packed, with exciting announcements such as the introduction of fresh food products and a brand-new line of home replacement meals by Clayton Park Bakery Kitchen. Attendees also received a sneak peek into the refreshing summer alcohol range, non-food offerings, and the expanded range of bread and morning goods under the Clayton Park Bakery label.
Notably, the event enabled retailers to take advantage of exclusive, on-the-day deals with suppliers in attendance, as well as network with fellow Spar independent retailers.
Peter Dodding, Sales Director at James Hall & Co and the chair of the Spar Northern Guild Committee, said, “Teams from across the business have been working hard over the winter months to progress several developments that we know our Spar independent retailers will love. In light of this, it was great to be able to present these as we head into summer and beyond, supporting our Spar independents to have a superb summer period of trading.”
In conclusion, this event was a remarkable opportunity for retailers to prepare for the busy summer season ahead, gain exclusive deals from suppliers, and network to exchange beneficial business insights. It is a testament to the efforts of James Hall & Co and their focus on supporting independent retailers to ensure a successful trading period.
