Insomnia could form Spar alliance

The Insomnia coffee shop chain could link up with selected Spar shops, following the arrival of entrepreneur John Clohisey as a shareholder and director of the coffee company.

The Insomnia coffee shop chain could link up with selected Spar shops, following the arrival of entrepreneur John Clohisey as a shareholder and director of the coffee company.

Clohisey, who took an estimated 20 per cent stake in Insomnia when it raised €4 million in August, said the coffee chain would be suited to larger Spar outlets.

However, official talks with Spar's parent BWG Group have yet to commence.

“I made the investment ...