SPAR Austria promotes regionality and independent retailing

January 8, 2024 IN THE CATEGORY: People, Responsible retailing, Sourcing, Store openings

SPAR Austria promotes regionality in a renovated EUROSPAR Supermarket Brixlegg in Tyrol and fosters independent retailing through its training programme. A recent trainee is Atdhetar Rama who has now taken over a SPAR Supermarket in the Salzburg region.

EUROSPAR Supermarket,Tyrol

The recently renovated and extended EUROSPAR Supermarket Brixlegg boasts a 1,000m² sales area, creating an inviting shopping experience. The strategically located store places an emphasis on regional food and sustainability. There is a market-style fresh area plus a wide range of products available, including SPAR own brands. The friendly team of 40 members and three apprentices meet customers needs.  Local treats enhance the shopping experience, comprising locally sourced specialties well known to customers. The EUROSPAR Supermarket in Brixlegg has contemporary architecture, integrated energy-efficient equipment, and ample parking facilities plus four e-charging stations for convenient and sustainable mobility in the Tyrolean lowlands.

SPAR Neutorstrasse, Salzburg

Atdhetar Rama, 32, with 16 years of experience in the food retail sector, assumed management of the 500m² SPAR supermarket on Neutorstrasse in Salzburg-Riedenburg in December. Rama recently completed a multi-month trainee programme to become an independent SPAR entrepreneur. Starting as an apprentice at a SPAR store in Itzling, he progressed to store manager at a EUROSPAR Supermarket in Herrnau in 2015 before managing another large supermarket. Rama focuses on providing an extensive delicatessen and fresh meat department, along with a commitment to first-class customer service. This SPAR store meets the needs of Riedenburg residents, the old town, commuters, and students.

Patricia Sepetavc, Managing Director of SPAR Salzburg and Tyrol, was delighted with the opening of the modern and eco-friendly EUROSPAR Supermarket in Brixlegg. She welcomed Atdhetar Rama becoming an independent retailer, highlighting his leadership skills and positive approach with employees and customers.

Source: SPAR Austria

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About SPAR Austria

The origins of SPAR in Austria date back to 1954, but the current SPAR AG was created in 1970 when the original founding families joined other regional wholesalers to form SPAR Austria AG – a 100% privately owned Austrian company. With licences granted by SPAR International, ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG) has developed the brand in Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, and Northern Italy.