A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is a family business specialising in food and drink retail and wholesale distribution.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd

AF Blakemore &amp; Son Ltd | 9,337 followers on LinkedIn. With more than 100 years of heritage and a trading area that spans across England and Wales, A.F. Blakemore &amp; Son Ltd is one of the UK’s most successful family owned companies. The company began life in 1917 as a counter service grocery store, and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 7,500 people and has a turnover circa £1.1 billion.

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Carol Welch

Group Trading Director at A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd

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What an inspiring day! Today we attended the #NationalInclusionSummit2024 , a truly insightful event that shed light on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion within the retail sector. Representatives from our five Diversity Groups and our People Team enjoyed a thought-provoking day, gained valuable insights, and heard from inspiring speakers, panellists, and researchers on 'Measuring the Business Impact of Inclusion.' Diversity and Inclusion are central pillars of how we want to achieve our strategic goals. The value of One Inclusive Team and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy threats throughout everything we do. That is why our five Diversity Groups and the work they do is very important. 🟢 Women in Blakemore 🟢enAble 🟢embRace 🟢Family Friendly 🟢LGBTQ+ Thank you WiHTL & Diversity in Retail for a well structured and inspiring event! #nationalinclusionsummit #inclusioninretail #diversitymatters #diversityinretail

We are proud to be supporting partnerships that nurture our local neighbourhoods and seek to improve access to sports in our local areas. We were thrilled to join our partners Glamorgan Cricket and help support the Riverside Cricket Festival by providing packed lunches to all participants. This initiative was all about enabling more accessibility and diversity in cricket, allowing young people from a range of schools to attend and enjoy the game of cricket. Our colleagues are part of the communities we serve and they are passionate about making a positive impact!

As we celebrate Recycling Week, we are excited to share our ongoing dedication to social responsibility and sustainability. Since January 24th, our efforts have led to some incredible achievements. With clothing bins available across three of our current sites, we have managed to achieve carbon savings of 11,280kg! ♻️ Willenhall: Donated 925kg of clothes, contributing £277.50 to NHS charities. ♻️ Talbot Green: Donated 485kg of clothes, contributing £145.50 to NHS charities. These initiatives not only support vital NHS charities but also significantly reduce our carbon footprint. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve and the environment. Stay tuned as we continue to share more about all the work we do to be a responsible business. #ResponsibleBusiness #RecyclingWeek #Sustainability #CommunitySupport #CarbonSavings #CorporateResponsibility #MakingADifference

🚀 Exciting News from SPAR! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new range of freeze-dried sweets, making us the first retailer in the convenience sector to introduce this innovative snack! Developed by leading confectionery manufacturer Bebeto, our new range offers a unique, crunchy twist on classic candies at a competitive price. Available from 1st November in participating SPAR stores across England, Scotland, and Wales, the Bebeto ‘Freeze Crunchy’ range includes three delicious 35g varieties: Watermelon, Peach Rings, and Marshmallow Twist. Gemma Turner, SPAR UK Trading Manager, says: “We are delighted to be first to market with these trendy freeze-dried sweets from Bebeto. Freeze-dried snacks are growing in popularity due to their unique texture and intense flavour, making this a golden opportunity for SPAR stores to satisfy consumer demand for exciting, on-the-go treats. “This launch with Bebeto allows us to stand out by offering innovative snack options that are both indulgent and convenient. Freeze-dried sweets are a major trend this year, and we are proud to give our stores the chance to be first to market with this exciting range." Ricky Edge, Kervan Gida UK Ltd, National Account Controller for Wholesale & Convenience, adds: “Our new freeze-dried range brings a fresh and fun twist to sweet snacking. We are excited to partner with SPAR to introduce this emerging category and offer customers a crunchy and flavourful experience at an affordable price.” Don’t miss out on these exciting new treats! Visit your local SPAR store from 1st November to try them out. #SPAR #Bebeto #FreezeDriedSweets #Innovation #NewProductLaunch #ConvenienceRetail #SweetTreats #OnTheGoSnacks

🚨 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚨 We're looking for a Retail – Fresh Food Coach/Brands Champion to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract in the Kent/South East Area! 🌟 This role offers you the chance to work with fresh food categories like Philpotts, Greggs, Subway, and our own brand Food to Go! 🍽️🍞🌯 💼 Role Overview: Up to £28,000 (DOE) + potential bonus 💰 Company Car 🚗, Mobile Phone 📱, Tablet/Laptop 💻 Excellent benefits package 🎁 📍 Interested? Click the link to apply and find out more https://lnkd.in/dsYc-2Q3

We are thrilled to announce a new chapter for Blakemore Fresh Foods as is now changed to Blakemore Meats! This rebranding shows our sharpened focus on delivering the finest meat products, reflecting our 35-year legacy of excellence and trust in the industry. Blakemore Meats embodies our dedication to quality and our role as a leading provider of quality meats. With a fresh customer-facing web page, we're making it easier for our valued customers to explore our diverse range, learn about our commitment to sustainability, and place orders seamlessly. As Andrew Wensley, our Commercial Director, says: "This is more than a name change, it's a reaffirmation of our promise to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our customers with the best the market has to offer." Explore our finest range of products, and learn about our commitment to quality and innovation through our website. #BlakemoreMeats #QualityFirst

🗣️ New Vacancy Alert SPAR New Business Recruitment Executive 📍 Field-based £35,000 per annum + bonus opportunity Blakemore Trade Partners is seeking a proactive Business Recruitment Executive to help grow our SPAR retailer network. You'll identify potential retailers, sell the SPAR brand, and manage the entire recruitment process from sign-up to store trading. Click here to apply and find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9sVqi2G

🗣️ Join us as a SPAR New Business Onboarding Executive 📍 Field-based (Covering South of England & South Wales) £30,000 per annum + excellent benefits Blakemore Trade Partners is seeking a dynamic Onboarding Executive to manage the transition of new SPAR retailers from sign-up to store launch. You'll oversee inductions, collaborate with teams, and ensure a smooth handover to the Business Development Executive post-launch. This is a field-based role requiring strong project management, leadership, and communication skills. Click the link to apply and find out more https://lnkd.in/eadCN5tB

🌟 Meet another one of our amazing community cashback winners! SPAR Alresford owner Sabah Khan was happy to present the Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation with a cheque for £5,000. This incredible charity, founded in memory of a young man lost to cancer, is dedicated to raising funds for research and providing support to teenagers and young people battling the disease. SPAR and A.F. Blakemore are committed to nurturing our neighborhoods by supporting local causes and charities. Our independent retailers are part of the communities they serve. SPAR is happy to support causes that have a lasting positive impact within our neighborhoods. Read more about the Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation- https://lnkd.in/gbYJiQf #SPARCommunityCashback hashtag #TomBowdidgeFoundation hashtag #SupportLocal hashtag #CancerAwareness hashtag #NurtureOurNeighbourhoods

Congratulations to David Charman and the amazing team of SPAR Parkfoot West Malling for winning the Best Service Award at the Forecourt Trader Awards! 🏆 SPAR Parkfoot West Malling, is a long-established 24-hour family business, that has been proudly serving the community for over 65 years. SPAR Parkfoot has been trading with A.F. Blakemore & Son and SPAR for over 20 years, providing excellent customer service to our customers and communities. David Charman, the owner of SPAR Parkfoot West Malling commented on this incredible win ‘Winning ’Best customer service’ is such a huge moment in Parkfoot’s history. All our staff work tirelessly 24hrs a day 365 days every year, providing incredible service for all our customers. This award will be the backbone of a huge redevelopment starting in the spring when the site will be a flagship SPAR convenience store once again.’ Congratulations Team SPAR Parkfoot West Malling! We could not be happier for you! 🎉 #ForecourtTraderAwards #BestService #Community #CustomerService #SPAR

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