Spar, the Dutch-founded international retail chain, has increased its logistics capabilities in Portugal with the opening of a new warehouse in Alverca. Managed by Spar Portugal’s partner, the logistics firm JTM Group, the new facility covers an area of 4,000 sq m. The warehouse is designed to support the retailer’s expansion strategy by improving the distribution of dry goods to its network of stores across the country. According to Spar …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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