Spar International

Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food last week

The biggest story of the week came as it started - with the announcement of the proposed merger between banana…

CZECH: Ahold to buy Spar’s Czech stores

Ahold today (11 March) announced a deal to buy Spar International's business in the Czech Republic. The Dutch retail giant,…

OMAN: Spar targets Middle East with Oman deal

Spar International plans to step up growth in the Middle East in 2014 having signed a fresh licencing deal with…

Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food last week

Last week saw a swathe of the industry's largest food companies updating their results. PepsiCo once again took a strong…

Quote, unquote: just-food’s week in words

Results continued to pour in last week and we heard from multinationals such as Nestle and Danone. The former offered…

WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS 2013: just the answer – Spar International MD Dr Gordon Campbell

Symbol retailer Spar International has continued to expand its presence in emerging markets this year. The group entered into a…

RUSSIA: Spar International signs two licensing deals

Spar International has signed two licensing deals in Russia and is in "advanced discussions" with a number of others, it…

WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS 2013: Quote, unquote – day three

On day two of the World Retail Congress in Paris, attendees heard from companies including Spar International and Sainsbury's. Here…

FMCG in Russia: Domestic, international grocers battle it out in Russia

Russia has been described as one of the most dynamically developing retail markets in the world. The advent of the…

BRICs and beyond: Carrefour takes chance on Africa

French retail giant Carrefour has announced plans to expand further into Africa through a joint venture with consumer goods distributor…