Blakemore Trade Partners, a unit of AF Blakemore & Son, which acts as a wholesaler for retailer Spar, has appointed Jerry Marwood as managing director.

Marwood is succeeding Dennis Evans, who will retire in December. Marwood, who most recently served as MD of Spar UK in Harrow, is expected to take up his new role next January. 

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Evans was responsible for the development of the Spar independent business, trading and distribution during his time as MD.

Blakemore Trade Partners chairman Peter Blakemore said: “Jerry brings with him a wealth of experience in Spar, and I am delighted that he will take over as our new managing director.”

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