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The well-known food retailer SPAR first began as the supermarket chain DESPAR. It is now part of a Dutch-founded group that manages food retailers, all of which are independently operated and owned. SPAR sells a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, packaged and tinned food, alcohol, dairy products, bakery items, pet food, and other daily essentials in small, mainly local branches. There are now over 13,000 stores worldwide across almost 50 countries, and the international headquarters are located in Amsterdam. SPAR has a wide presence in travel hubs such as ports, train stations, motorway service stations, and airports. They are also present on many military bases, as they are independently operated.
The retailer is easily recognised by its distinctive red signage, featuring a green tree logo and white lettering. All of the stores that are part of the group are independent operators, and therefore they have their own SPAR opening and closing hours. There are more than 2,500 locations across the UK, covering each of the UK’s countries. Stores can be found on high streets, in local communities, and in garages, all selling a range of useful household and food products in convenient locations.
SPAR opening times on public holidays also vary depending on the owner and operator of the location, as well as the part of the UK in which it is based. Different areas have different regulations about SPAR opening times on bank holidays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Monday, and Good Friday, so it’s advisable to check your closest store for details. You can find more information about SPAR opening times online for your local area.
- The first SPAR store opened in the Netherlands in 1932.
- The brand has a partnership with the Marie Curie cancer charity and helps to raise money for the cause.
- SPAR is one of the biggest food retail chains in the world.
- The brand was awarded the Grocer Own Label Award in 2018.
- All of the stores under the SPAR brand are independently owned and operated.
SPAR stores sell a range of home-brand and branded food and household products. Customers can choose from fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen foods, meat and fish, chilled and dairy foods, wines, beers and spirits, soft drinks, bakery products, and packaged goods, as well as household items, pet products, and toiletries. Many locations offer additional services including parcel pick-up and drop-off points, lottery ticket sales, post office services, and bill payment options. Some stores also offer food and drink takeaway options, with brands like Costa, Greggs, and Subway available. Branches located on forecourts also provide classic garage services.
The first-ever branch of SPAR was established in 1932 in the Netherlands. During the 1950s, an international office was opened to develop and expand the organisation across Europe and the rest of the world. Today, although there are many locations in Europe, SPAR branches are also found outside the continent in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Shops under the SPAR brand are either independently owned or operate as franchises, depending on each country’s model. The franchises are established so that they are not in direct competition with each other and have some degree of independence in how and where they source their products, giving them local bargaining power with suppliers.
The famous tree-shaped logo was first created during the 1960s and has remained highly recognisable over the years. In the UK, the brand is synonymous with convenience, and shops are generally located in local communities. SPAR stores are also often found on garage forecourts and on army, navy, and RAF bases, where they sell a wide range of convenience products. The most recent expansion of the brand has been into Sri Lanka, and there are plans to expand further into Asia, making the brand even larger than it is now – it is already one of the largest food retailers in the world.
