The SPAR Fechter supermarket in Niederndorf, Tyrol, Austria, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded by Maria Fechter in 1956, the supermarket has been part of the SPAR Austria network from the very beginning. Today, the business is run by her son Hermann and his wife Christiane Fechter, who continue to serve the local community with dedication, expert advice and a welcoming shopping environment.
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Founded in 1932
There are now over 13,500 SPAR branded stores in 50 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.
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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 13,500 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.
