Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2018-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International has announced the brand’s entry into the Saudi Arabian retail market. Partnering with the well-established Saudi conglomerate, the Al Sadhan Group, the plan is to open 40 stores in Saudi Arabia by 2020.
Yesterday, three large SPAR Supermarkets ranging in size from 2,900m2 – 4,500m2…
Cyprus, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International has announced an exciting new partnership with Ermes Department Stores PLC, a member of The Cyprus Trading Corporation PLC, the largest and most diversified listed Group in Cyprus. The new entity, SPAR Cyprus, aims to become the leading wholesale and retail service provider to independent retailers…
SPAR International announces the appointment of Wouter Lefevere as Head of International Buying
Amsterdam, 2017-Jun-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International, the world’s largest voluntary food retail chain, has today (JUNE 19, 2017) announced the appointment of Wouter Lefevere as Head of International Buying.
Based in the organization’s international head office in Amsterdam, Mr Lefevere will…
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2017-Jun-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Peter Blakemore, Managing Director of A.F. Blakemore and Son Ltd, has been presented the Adriaan van Well Medal for his outstanding contribution to SPAR International, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain.
A.F. Blakemore and Son was founded in 1917 when Arthur and Harriet Blakemore opened a counter-service…
The interactive version of the review is now available, complementing the downloadable PDF file.
Thailand, 2017-May-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — In addition to the worldwide results announced on 16 May, there are highlights of the strategic developments within SPAR and highlights of activities in each of the 44 SPAR markets.
The launch of SPAR in Albania &…
Performance driven by strong growth across Europe, and entry into new and developing markets
SPAR now operational in 44 countries, with 12,545 stores employing 350,000 people, following continued international expansion
Results point to “strong revival in proximity retailing” – SPAR Managing Director, Tobias Wasmuht
London, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International,…
Zimbabwe, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Zimbabwe Ltd recently announced firm plans are in place to grow the SPAR business further in 2017. The new, wholly locally owned company has a management team with both retail and distribution expertise and SPAR Zimbabwe Ltd is set for growth.
At the beginning of 2016, SPAR International…
SPAR International and Bangchak Retail Company Limited Thailand announce significant new retail partnership.
€74 million investment will see up to 300 new stores across the country in the next five years.
Amsterdam and Bangkok, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International (“SPAR”) and Bangchak Retail Company Limited (“BCR”), today [28 November 2016] announced a significant…
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The SPAR Supermarket located at Kerepesi út 73. in Budapest has been completely refreshed at an investment of more than 750 million HUF (€2.4 million). The newly renovated store not only boasts fully modernised departments, it also integrates energy saving equipment and solutions.
Speaking at the festive opening…
Weihai,China, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first SPAR China Congress kicks off today (Tuesday 18 October) in Weihai, a beautiful coastal city on the tip of the Shangdong Peninsula. SPAR International Board members, SPAR colleagues from across China, as well as guest speakers and strategic partners have been invited to join the Congress,…
Tirana, Albania, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR has officially announced a new partnership with Balfin Group, at the opening of its first stores in Albania. The two largest food stores in the country opened today (OCTOBER 7, 2016) under the INTERSPAR brand – 7,200 m2 in Tirana East Gate (TEG) and 3,800m2 in QTU shopping…