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Spar launches national footfall-drive campaign with Mr Motivator

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Spar has launched a new UK-wide activation designed to increase footfall, drive ‘shop little and often’ missions and strengthen community engagement across its estate, partnering with fitness personality Mr Motivator to front the initiative. The ‘Fuel Your Spring’ campaign, launching on 20 March 2026, is…

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