Across Italy, DESPAR Italia wholesalers have been opening new and renovated stores, continuing the growth of the SPAR brand nationwide.

DESPAR Nord

In the North, DESPAR Italia partner DESPAR Nord opened two new stores, in Trieste and Rovolon. The new DESPAR Supermarket in Trieste is the 12^th to open in the city. With a sales area of 125m², the instore assortment includes approximately 4,000 products and a focus on local goods and fresh produce. A locally organised home delivery service also allows for those who cannot travel to the store to avail of the new supermarket.

Meanwhile, the new EUROSPAR Supermarket in Rovolon was designed to meet the needs of the community. The 850m² supermarket provides everything which customers need for their daily shop, from product assortment to instore services.

DESPAR Nord Ovest

In the North-West of the country, regional wholesaler Gruppo 3A oversaw a variety of new store openings. A brand new DESPAR Express store in Murisengo was celebrated by the local community. The new store includes sustainable technology, including LED lighting and state-of-the-art refrigeration counters, further reducing the store’s environmental impact. Instore, the assortment focuses on fresh produce as well as local Italian delicacies.

A second new DESPAR Express, located in Imperia, opened its doors in February. The store is strategically located near the historic Piazza Duomo and in front of the Teatro Cavour, and integrates into the area’s historic architecture. With an assortment of over 1,600 products, the supermarket aims to meet the different needs of residents, tourists, commuters and students.

The DESPAR Supermarket in Via San Donato in Turin also reopened its doors after extensive renovations. The design will improve the shopping experience of customers with a new layout to enhance the shopper journey.

DESPAR Centro Sud

In the Central-South region of the country, three new DESPAR-branded stores joined the retail network. Two new DESPAR Express stores, one in Puglia and a second in Rome, opened. The DESPAR Express store in Puglia focuses on enhancing local producers by offering a range of local products, and the new DESPAR Express store in Rome includes a butcher, delicatessen, and fruit and vegetable departments, as well as a vast selection of DESPAR Own Brand products.

A new DESPAR Supermarket in Cutro further grew the DESPAR brand presence in the region. The supermarket has specialised departments ranging from fruit and vegetables, to a delicatessen, and an extensive range of DESPAR Own Brand products throughout the grocery assortment.

DESPAR Sicilia

In Sicily, the renovated EUROSPAR Supermarket in Marina di Ragusa once again welcomed customers after a full renovation. The upgraded supermarket has integrated advanced technology, improving energy efficiency through energy saving refrigeration counters, and digital enhancements like digital monitors, self checkouts. The various departments instore have also been improved to meet growing customer needs for convenience and freshness.

DESPAR Sardegna

In Sardinia, the DESPAR Express store in Barrali underwent a major restyling, with an emphasis on offering high-quality fresh and local products in supporting the local economy.

Source: DESPAR Italia

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About SPAR Italy

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, the SPAR brand became the first partnership of retailers and wholesalers to operate in the country. In addition, DESPAR Italia licenses regional partners in a consortium, all working together to grow the brand.