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retailers, vending operators and wholesalers with bespoke distribution solutions. Blakemore
Foodservice, which delivers catering products to schools, local authorities, public houses and restaurant chains. Blakemore Fresh Foods, which is a meat trading, wholesaling and manufacturing operation that supplies the retail, food service and wholesale sectors. Blakemore Design and Shopfitting, which specialises in the design and refurbishment of SPAR retail stores. Blakemore Property, which deals with company site acquisitions and leasings.
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A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is divided into several subsidiaries with different emphases and goals. Blakemore Retail, which owns and operates 260+ SPAR stores. Blakemore Trade
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A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd was started in 1917 as a counter service grocery store by Arthur
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