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Netherlands: Spar enters Latin America

May 11, 2023
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Europe, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Dutch convenience retailer Spar has announced its first foray into the Latin American market with the opening of an outlet located in Paraguaian city of Luque. In a statement, Spar said the new store, which opened on 5th May, is operated by Amiria Group, which has been granted a license to operate the brand in the market. Amiria Group already operates a local retail business under the banners Los Jardines and …

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Italy: Spar regional operator Aspiag opens logistics hub

May 23, 2022
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Europe, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Aspiag Service, Spar’s regional operator for three Northeastern regions in Italy, has opened a new 18,000 square-metre distribution centre in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. According to Spar’s press release, the company invested €33 million ($34.9 million) in the facility, which currently employs more than 50 people, and has a 25,500-pallet capacity, featuring three floors with 1,700 sq. m. of office space. Alessandro Urban, Aspiag Service regional director for Emilia-Romagna, said, “This distribution …

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China: Spar to partner with Guizhou Heli Supermarket Group

July 15, 2021
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Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions, Retail

Global retailer Spar has announced a partnership with Guizhou Heli Supermarket Group, a retailer that operates over 100 supermarkets, shopping centres, and department stores in Guizhou, China. The partnership has been in place since 1 July 2021 and will enable Spar to grow by expanding into Guizhou province, the company said. The partnership will allow Guizhou Heli to continue focusing on the local market, whilst collaborating with Spar to create …

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Saudi Arabia: Spar to enter market

January 31, 2018
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Manufacture & Distribution, Middle East & Africa, Retail

Global retailer Spar has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the opening of three stores in Riyadh, the country’s capital. The move is described as the first phase of the retail group’s expansion in the country through a partnership with Saudi conglomerate Al Sadhan Group. While the first Spar stores in the Saudi Arabian market will be aimed at the mid- to premium sector, as the brand develops the …

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Netherlands: Spar opens Express format across Texaco forecourts

January 22, 2018
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Europe, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Global retailer Spar has announced that Spar Netherlands and EG Group have reached an agreement to open Spar Express stores at all Texaco filling stations in the Netherlands, following a successful pilot. According to the retailer, Spar will start the conversion of around 130 Texaco stores from early 2018, planning to re-brand two stores a week with the aim of having the conversion process finished by mid-2019 at the latest. …

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Pakistan: Spar enters market

November 17, 2017
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Asia Pacific, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Global retailer Spar is set to expand its geographic footprint with the opening of its first store in Pakistan. The firm’s foray into the country is being conducted in  partnership with Burque Group, described as one of Pakistan’s largest sales management and distribution companies in the FMCG sector. The first outlet is being opened in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, and will expand Spar’s footprint to 46 countries. Commenting on the move, SPAR International …

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China: Spar announces expansion

May 30, 2017
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Asia Pacific, Food, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Dutch multinational retailer Spar has announced a new partnership in China with Yunnan Anning Jinfang Commercial Group (Jinfang), with plans to open 32 new stores in the country. The new partner, Jinfang, operates in the retail sector in China and will invest in converting 32 of its stores into the Spar brand in the coming months. With the agreement, the companies will be able to combine Spar’s global retail expertise …

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Austria: Spar launches welfare-oriented meat brand

April 12, 2017
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Europe, Food, Regulation

Streitdorf, has announced the launch of Tann-Heimathofe, a new brand said to be focused on animal welfare. According to a statement made by the retailer, the new brand will use meat from pigs that are reared in at least 60% more space than conventional methods, with large and clean outdoor and indoor areas. High quality feed is also said to be used as part of the process. Helmut Gattringer, Head …

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Netherlands: Spar acquires Billa stores, expands in Croatia

April 11, 2017
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Retail

Dutch based retailer Spar has become the third largest grocery retailer of Croatia, after Spar Croatia acquired 62 Billa stores in the country. According to Spar Croatia’s board president Helmut Frenzl, the transition will be completed by the end of the year, whilst the rebranding of stores will take effect by this summer. The rebranding of the stores will represent an investment of €12 million ($12.7 million) for the retailer, …

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Thailand: Spar enters market

December 1, 2016
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Asia Pacific, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Spar, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, has announced its entry into the Thai market. The company has formed a retail partnership with Bangchak Retail Company (BRC) for a 300 store venture, representing an investment of €74 million ($78 million) over the next five years. According to a company press release, BCR will open seven new convenience and neighbourhood stores in 2016 and 50 to 80 stores each year …

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Netherlands: Spar launches ‘brands for private label’ swap campaign

August 28, 2015
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Europe, Marketing, Retail

Dutch retailer Spar has unveiled a new marketing campaign designed to promote its own brand range, by offering consumers the chance to ‘swap’ branded products they have already bought for Spar private label products. The week-long initiative, which will take place in early September under the name “Inruilweek” (“Exchange Week”), will allow Spar customers to bring selected categories of FMCG product into store and exchange it for an equivalent product …

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Indonesia: Spar opens three stores in Jakarta

March 16, 2015
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Asia Pacific

Multinational retailer Spar International and the Indonesian retail chain Ramayana have announced the opening of the first three Spar stores in Indonesia, located in the capital Jakarta. Ramayana is a publicly-quoted Indonesian retail group with 116 stores throughout Indonesia, while Spar International owns over 12,000 stores worldwide and recorded global retail sales of over €30 billion in 2013. The three new stores are situated in Bogor, Cibitung and Cibubur, and their re-launch under the …

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Ireland: BWC Group to acquire Londis

January 28, 2015
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Europe

BWC Group, owner of the retailer Spar in Ireland, is to acquire rival group Londis, according to a report in the Irish Times. Stephen O’Riordan, chief executive of Londis, which operates 200 stores across the country, said: “We’re keen to continue a journey that has seen the group drive efficiency and service whilst delivering value for customers and protecting retailer margins. We believe that being part of a global business …

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UK: Spar to launch private label Indian and Oriental ranges

August 28, 2014
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Europe, Food

UK retailer has set its sights on developing its private label portfolio, unveiling new ranges of Indian and Oriental foods to be launched this September. Among the 17 new lines being introduced are ready meals, including Chicken Jalfrezi with Rice, Lamb Rogan Josh with Rice, Thai Green Chicken Curry with Rice and Chicken in Blackbean Sauce with Rice, stir fry items such as sweet chilli and Chinese stir fry sauces, …

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Middle East: Spar International enters market

May 12, 2014
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Middle East & Africa

Dutch retailer Spar International has announced plans to enter the Middle East market with the aim of having 30 stores open by the end of 2015. As reported by Fast Moving, the company currently has over 12,000 stores worldwide and is looking to open eight stores in Abu Dhabi, two in Qatar and one in Lebanon. The company also added that it plans to expand further in the UAE as …

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Czech Republic: Ahold acquires Spar business

March 25, 2014
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Europe

According to media reports, Ahold has reached an agreement to acquire the Spar business in the Czech Republic. The move is a further step in Ahold’s plan to restructure its European business. After previously selling its ICA operations in Sweden (which yielded €2.5bn including dividends), the company is now aiming to strengthen the market position in the Czech Republic. The value of the deal, through which Ahold will acquire 50 …

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