Spar, one of the UK’s leading convenience store operators, is trialling a new foodservice concept, Daily Deli, which could soon be rolling out to stores across the country.
If the trial at the Spar Glenwell in Belfast is a success the group is set to offer retailers an entry-level offer – comprising a self-service counter selling sandwiches, baguettes, chilled snacks and coffee – to a complete package including a served counter selling hot meals as well as a self-service option on the shop floor with sandwiches, baguettes, wraps and croissants, among other things.
Debbie Robinson, Spar UK managing director, said: “Daily Deli is Spar’s answer to widening our presence in foodservice and giving our retailers more of an opportunity to offer foodservice in stores.
“Foodservice is an area of increased focus within the convenience channel, as the two sectors continue to merge. This year we are adapting to make the most of the trend for ‘foodvenience’. Many of our Spar stores already offer great franchise partnerships with Subway, Costa Coffee, Insomnia, Starbucks, Greggs or indeed have created their own like Eat17 and the Cheeky Coffee Co. We are building on these collaborations and creating something new in-store for our customers to enjoy.”
