Unpacking our territories

Southern Africa

We support our independent and corporate stores through a network of warehouses, distribution centres and logistics operations. As the custodian of the SPAR brand and affiliated brands, we promote them across diverse store formats. In Ireland, we also support several well-known convenience brands alongside SPAR.

Our retailers’ stores are strategically located within communities, designed to meet local needs and offer convenience. They cater to all income groups and are equipped with parking and access to public transport where feasible.

Store format overview

Ireland

BWG is a leading retail, foodservice and wholesale business. It owns and operates the SPAR, MACE, LONDIS and XL convenience brands and the EUROSPAR supermarket brand in the Republic of Ireland, working in partnership with independent retailers serving local communities right across the country. BWG distributes to these stores through its national distribution centre in Kilcarbery in Dublin.

BWG’s Wholesale Division owns and operates cash and carry locations across Ireland trading under the Value Centre brand. It also comprises BWG Foodservice, along with Corrib Foods and William’s Gate, which together service wholesale customers across the retail, hotel, restaurant, pubs and catering sectors. BWG also owns and operates Leydens Sports Nutrition (LSN), which is the leading distributor of major Sports Nutrition Brands in Ireland.

Store format overview

Sri Lanka

SPAR Sri Lanka operates as a prominent player in the local supermarket sector, having launched in April 2018 through a partnership between Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL Group) and SPAR Group South Africa.

Warehousing

A third-party logistics company operates and manages the distribution centre.

Store format overview