A total of eight new stores opened in the Central South region in the country, seven DESPAR Supermarkets and one EUROSPAR Supermarket. Two DESPAR Supermarkets opened in the province of Salerno. Meanwhile, the province of Lazio welcomed a new DESPAR in Borgorose. In the province of Matera, four DESPAR Supermarkets opened for the first time, in Pomarico, Pisticci, Ferrandina, and Marconia (MT). Each DESPAR Supermarket caters to customers with attention paid to fresh produce ranging from fruit and vegetables to bakery and butchery, a rich grocery assortment and DESPAR Own Brand products.
Further South, a new EUROSPAR Supermarket was unveiled in Tricase. The Supermarket stands out for its wide assortment of own brand products and a variety of quality departments such as fresh produce, designed to meet the different needs of local consumers.
In the Northwest of the country, DESPAR Nord Ovest cut the ribbons for a new DESAPR Supermarket in Turin. Located on Via San Donato, the new supermarket consolidates the DESPAR Brand presence in the city. The DESPAR Supermarket covers 350m2 with an innovative concept that highlights locally sourced Italian products, as well as DESPAR Own Brand ranges. The store design is also catered toward an enhanced customer experience with the introduction of sustainable solutions including LED lights and eco-friendly refrigerated cabinets.
Source: DESPAR Italia
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SPAR Italy, known locally as DESPAR Italia, was first granted the SPAR Brand’s license in 1959. The first store opened in 1960. With it, SPAR became the first partnership of retailers and wholesalers to operate in the country. In addition, SPAR Italy licenses regional partners, all of whom work together to grow the brand across the country.