SPAR, originally DESPAR, styled as DE SPAR, is a Dutch multinational franchise that provides branding, supplies and support services for independently owned and operated food retail stores. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1932, by Adriaan van Well, and as of 2021 consists of 13,623 stores in 48 countries.
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Was SPAR founded in South Africa?
SPAR South Africa was established in 1963 and operates four retail formats: SPAR, SPAR Express (operated in conjunction with Shell as a petrol forecourt store), KWIKSPAR (which focuses on convenience in city centres and high footfall locations) and SUPERSPAR (similar to EUROSPAR in offer).
Who owns SPAR South Africa?
SPAR was born from an idea by Adriaan van Well, that independent wholesalers and retailers could work and prosper together through a voluntary trading model.
What is SPAR in South Africa?
EuroSPAR/SuperSPAR. The EuroSPAR name is used in Europe and SuperSPAR in South Africa. These are mid-sized supermarkets.
Does SPAR sell Prime in South Africa?
Share. Viral soft drink brand Prime has chosen Spar as one of its first official routes into independent wholesale and convenience, as it has confirmed further distribution through independent retail. An employee from the brand’s parent company Congo Brands confirmed the distribution deal on social media in January.