SPAR is trying to fix past missteps by tightening how it runs its stores, selling weaker parts of the business, and improving its systems to lift profits. At the same time it’s pushing new services like home delivery and pharmacy, but higher living costs, tech problems, and pressure in overseas markets could still hold it back.Read more
SPAR is betting on a smoother rollout of its new systems and a tighter link with delivery platforms to win more city shoppers and grow online orders. But weak store sales, costly operations, and past trouble in overseas markets could still hold back any turnaround.Read more
SPAR Group faces a tough squeeze as shoppers drift toward online buying and cheaper rivals, while its overseas businesses keep dragging on results. See why the company’s push to refocus on core markets, improve its logistics systems, and grow delivery could either steady profits or fall short if execution stumbles.Read more
The SPAR Group Ltd engages in the wholesale and distribution of goods and services to grocery stores and other group retail outlets in South Africa and internationally. The company offers fresh produce, in-store bakery, butchery, deli, ready-to-eat meals, home-meal replacements, groceries, general merchandise, baked foods, liquor products, building and hardware products, coffee, dispensary and health-related products, confectionery, health and beauty, frozen foods, catering products, wines, and non-food items. The SPAR Group Ltd operates stores under the SUPERSPAR, SPAR, KWIKSPAR, SPAR EXPRESS, PHARMACY at SPAR, TOPS at SPAR, and SAVEMOR brands. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Pinetown, South Africa.
