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Af Blakemore Appoints Cj Antal Smith As Chief Commercial Officer

PRIVATESep 08, 2025•9 months ago

Position

Chief Commercial Officer

Company

AF Blakemore & Son

CJ Antal-Smith

WillenhallFood and BeverageFood And BeverageRetailfood & beverages

Description

AF Blakemore has appointed CJ Antal-Smith to the position of Chief Commercial Officer. She brings extensive experience in food and convenience retail, previously leading commercial, marketing, and digital functions at Poundland and Dealz.

Company Information

Company

AF Blakemore & Son

Location

Willenhall, West Midlands, United Kingdom

About

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the UK's largest and most forward-thinking family-owned businesses, operating across retail, wholesale distribution, food service, logistics, and shop fitting sectors. Founded in 1917 by Arthur and Harriet Blakemore in Wolverhampton, the company has grown to employ over 7,500 people with a turnover of approximately £1.3 billion. As the largest member of SPAR UK, A.F. Blakemore owns and operates over 280 SPAR stores and serves more than 1,000 across England and Wales. The company is also a member of the Unitas Wholesale group, supplying the independent grocery sector nationwide. Guided by its values statement, "The Blakemore Way," the business emphasizes community engagement, customer service excellence, and sustainable growth.

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