About Us
The origins of A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd date back to 1917, when Arthur Blakemore opened a 350sq ft counter service store in Wolverhampton. A.F. Blakemore has grown considerably over the past century and now employs around 5,500 people with a turnover in excess of £700 million per year. Despite this expansion, the company remains a family run business and is now in its third generation of ownership.
Arthur’s son Frank joined the firm, in 1929, while grandson Peter is the organisation’s current Managing Director. In 1975 the company became a key player in the world-wide SPAR symbol group and currently supplies more 700 stores across England and Wales. Following the acquisition of Tates Ltd in 1994, A.F. Blakemore also has a strong “own-stores” division encompassing more than 200 SPAR shops.
New headquarters and distribution facilities were opened in Willenhall during the 1980s. These have since been extended several times to meet the growing demands of the company’s expanding retail operation. There are eight Blakemore Wholesale depots scattered across England and Wales along with an ever-expanding Food Service operation, based in Darlaston. The company also runs highly successful Fresh Foods and shop-fitting divisions.
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd has built its success upon a strong sense of community and commitment to its loyal workforce. The company will remain true to these traditional values as it moves into the ever-changing retail marketplace of the 21st century.
Registered Office: A F Blakemore & Son Ltd, Longacres Industrial Estate, Rosehill, Willenhall, W Mids WV13 2JP
Registered No: 391135 England
VAT Reg: 431 3902 80
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