The SPAR brand presence continues to increase across Spain with investment by SPAR Spain's regional wholesalers. New stores were opened in Extremadura and Almuñecar, while in Gran Canaria, two SPAR supermarkets reopened with an expanded sales area and instore offer.

Presence grows in Extremadura

A new EUROSPAR supermarket opened in Azuaga with a sales area of 1,340m² and an assortment of over 8,000 products. The supermarket was opened by Líder Aliment, partner and distributor of the SPAR brand in the provinces of Seville, Badajoz, Cordoba, Cadiz, Cáceres, Extremadura, Málaga West, and Huelva. At this EUROSPAR supermarket, the range combines leading brands with SPAR Own Brand products, recognised for their excellent value for money. Shoppers can also find large self-service sections for greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers, bakers, and ready meals. The overall layout and assortment are tailored to local consumers’ needs.

The supermarket also has a car park with 120 spaces, including accessible spaces and charging points for electric vehicles. Additionally, the supermarket incorporates highly energy-efficient installations, including LED lighting, a state-of-the-art refrigeration centre, wall and freezers with doors, automated controls, and air conditioning systems. These solutions aim to optimise energy consumption and reduce cold losses.

Investing in this store has created 45 jobs. Líder Aliment is committed to the territory’s economic and social development, employing staff while ensuring shoppers experience high-quality service.

Convenience format opening in Almuñecar

Grupo Upper, SPAR Spain wholesaler for the South East, opened a new SPAR city store in Almuñecar. The new store has been tailored to meet local consumer needs. Shoppers find a selection of products to meet their daily shopping needs. The team of five people running the store provides great service.

Grupo Upper is a partner and distributor of the SPAR brand in Almeria, Granada, Murcia, Albacete, and Alicante in the South East. The company remains committed to local commerce and a growth model based on collaboration with its partners, proximity to the consumer, and the development of establishments adapted to the needs of each locality. In October, Grupo Upper inaugurated a new logistics centre at the Los Camachos Industrial Estate in Cartagena, marking a major step in modernising its distribution network.

Investment in modernisation in Gran Canaria

In Gran Canaria, the SPAR Protucasa supermarket reopened its doors after completing the renovation in San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The sales area was expanded to 350m², improving the shopping experience and expanding the product range, while services available for customers increased. The refurbishment has significantly improved the supermarket’s main departments. These include the bakery, now offering freshly baked bread, as well as the fruit and vegetable and prepared meals areas. A new refrigeration system with a CO₂ centre was added, high-efficiency LED lighting was installed, and electronic labels are now on the shelves. These improvements help optimise the establishment’s energy consumption.

In November, SPAR Gran Canaria also reopened the SPAR La Ciel supermarket in Santa Lucía de Tirajana after a comprehensive modernisation. The new store design, product assortment, and service offer are better tailored to meet current customer demands. Innovations, including new refrigeration, closed walls, and LED lighting, also aim to improve the supermarket’s energy efficiency.

Expanding the team ensures the continuation of the quality service that characterises SPAR Gran Canaria, while contributing to job creation on the island.

Source: SPAR Spain

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About SPAR Spain

SPAR Spain was founded in 1959 when a group of wholesalers who wished to join an international organisation came together and sought a suitable solution. The brand became Spain’s first voluntary trading chain when SPAR International granted SPAR Spain a licence to trade under the brand. Together, 13 regional SPAR wholesalers actively continue to build the brand’s presence across the mainland and the islands.