Established in Cape Town by eight wholesalers, servicing 500 small retailers.
The SPAR logo evolved into the one we recognise today.
The SaveMor brand was launched to serve more rural-based communities.
SPAR distribution centre, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Delivered R2 billion in retail sales.
Launched the Build it brand (building materials business).
SPAR central office was moved to Pinetown, Durban, and the KWIKSPAR format was introduced.
SPAR Eastern Cape distribution centre established.
SUPERSPAR brand, representing large supermarket formats, was launched.
Delivered R10 billion in retail sales.
TOPS at SPAR liquor brand and store format introduced.
The SPAR Group Ltd listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
SPAR South Rand distribution centre established.
Pharmacy at SPAR and SPAR Express (petro-convenience) brands launched.
The Group acquired an 80% stake in the BWG Group in Ireland and South West England.
The Group acquired a 60% stake in SPAR Switzerland.
SPAR brand launched in Sri Lanka through a joint venture between SPAR and Ceylon Biscuits Limited, a Sri Lankan food manufacturing conglomerate.
SPAR Poland was acquired. SPAR also purchased a controlling stake in its supplier of private label products in South Africa and renamed the business SPAR Encore.
Purchased remaining stake in private label business, SPAR Encore.
The Board decided, having evaluated and considered all options, that it is in the best interests of the Group’s stakeholders to dispose of its interests in Poland.
Celebrated 60 years. From servicing 500 retailers in South Africa 60 years ago, the Group proudly services 4 579 stores across multiple countries today.
