The just-food interview - Spar International

The downturn may have prompted some to rein in expansion plans but one retailer with high hopes is Spar, the global symbol group. Dr Gordon Campbell, the MD of Spar International, has been vocal in his ambitions for the business in markets from Africa to Russia and China. Dean Best met the Spar boss at the company's Amsterdam HQ to discuss his vision for the business.

The just-food interview - Dr Gordon Campbell, Spar International

19 August 2009

The downturn may have prompted some to rein in expansion plans but one retailer with high hopes is Spar, the global symbol group. Dr Gordon Campbell, the MD of Spar International, has been vocal in his ambitions for the business in markets from Africa to Russia and China. Dean Best met the Spar boss at the company's Amsterdam HQ to discuss his vision for the business.

UK: Spar boss confident in UK convenience battle

27 July 2009

Spar, the convenience retailer, can withstand growing competition from the UK's major multiples through the company's "connection" with local communities, the head of its global operations has claimed.

RUSSIA: Spar looking to add to store network

20 July 2009

Spar International, the Netherlands-based retailer, is on the look-out for more franchise partners to add to its network in Russia, the company's managing director has told just-food.

CHINA: Spar boss outlines China assault

7 May 2009

Spar International, the Netherlands-based retailer, plans to treble the number of its stores in China “in the next few years”, the company's managing director said today.

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