A. F. Blakemore


A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is a food retail, wholesale and distribution company, established in 1917. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the largest SPAR distribution centre in the UK. The company's headquarters are in Willenhall, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Businesses

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is divided into several subsidiaries with different emphases and goals:
In 2018, the company sold off or closed its cash & carry stores.

History

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd was started in 1917 as a counter service grocery store by Arthur Blakemore and his wife. After early success, they branched into supplying other groceries, at first bags and other provisions, later with products for resale.
Arthur Blakemore was followed by his son, Frank, who in turn was followed by his son, Peter Blakemore. The company is still owned by the family as of 2020.
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd was one of the first companies involved in symbol group trading in the 1950s.