Recently, the community of Thabazimbi in South Africa experienced devastating floods after incessant rains caused the local dam to burst, cutting off road links and isolating settlements. Some local heroes, including Hannes Coetzee, an independent retailer operating the SPAR Supermarket Thabazimbi, stepped up to make a difference.
Founded in 1932
There are now over 13,900 SPAR branded stores in over 48 countries on four continents, meeting the needs of over 14.7 million consumers every day.
The SPAR voluntary food retail concept works on the basis of licensed wholesalers and retailers working in partnership to the benefit of all. The cornerstone of this partnership is a commitment to the open exchange of knowledge and information. This commitment is a hallmark of the organisation and is intimately connected to the sense of community which prevails within the network.
Discover our Store Formats
SPAR licensed businesses operate a multi-format retail strategy with four distinct formats: SPAR, SPAR Express, EUROSPAR Supermarket and INTERSPAR Hypermarket, each tailored to meet specific customer needs and markets. The diverse solutions range from convenience stores to large hypermarkets.
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With over 13,900 stores operating under the SPAR brand, the updates to share include our community support initiatives, our work with our retail and wholesale colleagues, local sourcing, store openings, brand launches, and more.
