Continued development of the SPAR brand in China – Contact International

July 9, 2026 IN THE CATEGORY: Feature articles

Over the course of more than 20 years, the SPAR brand has seen continuous growth in China alongside its lead partners, SPAR Shandong located in the North, and SPAR Guangdong in the South.

The growth of the SPAR Brand in China has been built through a combination of multi-format retailing and a robust supply chain. A key pillar of this development comes through continuous store development and modernisation. In our latest issue of Contact International, we look at how SPAR Shandong and SPAR Guangdong have invested significantly in the modernisation of the current store portfolio, alongside the expansion of new store openings.

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