Overview of our network

SPAR is a sophisticated wholesaler offering products and value-added services to its independent retailers, assisting them in delivering the best customer experience to consumers.

The SPAR banner in Southern Africa includes access to other entrepreneurial brands such as SaveMor, SPAR’s emerging market grocery brand, TOPS at SPAR liquor offering, Pharmacy at SPAR and Build it, our building materials brand. The model offers a home for the independents, providing a network of retail peers and like-minded entrepreneurs driving comradery.

Our European regions include other retail brands in addition to the SPAR brand. Ireland and Switzerland have exposure to the hospitality industry, catering to hotels and restaurants through their cash and carry businesses, Value Centre and Top CC, respectively. The Irish business has been growing its food services business through several successful acquisitions in recent years. Our business in South West England has a significant independent retailer and corporately owned store portfolio.

The joint venture in Sri Lanka with Ceylon Biscuits Ltd has 26 (2022: 21) stores across various formats. These stores continue to set new standards and benchmarks for food retailers in Sri Lanka.