--- snapshot-1780944927+++ snapshot-1780997448@@ -1,66 +1,7 @@- * International voluntary food retail group + SPAR Gran Canaria reaffirms its focus on social responsibility - Multi-format retail + June 9, 2026 - * Supporting independent retailers in diverse markets - - SPAR Expansion - - * Generating interest in retail through being Better Together - - People in SPAR - - * Read about local SPAR initiatives in different communities - - News & Media - - Founded in 1932 - - There are now over 13,800 SPAR branded stores in 48 countries on four continents, meeting the needs of over 14.7 million consumers every day. - - The SPAR voluntary food retail concept works on the basis of licensed wholesalers and retailers working in partnership to the benefit of all. The cornerstone of this partnership is a commitment to the open exchange of knowledge and information. This commitment is a hallmark of the organisation and is intimately connected to the sense of community which prevails within the network. - - Read more about SPAR People - - Discover our Store Formats - - SPAR licensed businesses operate a multi-format retail strategy with four distinct formats: SPAR, SPAR Express, EUROSPAR Supermarket and INTERSPAR Hypermarket, each tailored to meet specific customer needs and markets. The diverse solutions range from convenience stores to large hypermarkets. - - SPAR EXPRESS - - SPAR - - EUROSPAR - - INTERSPAR - - Learn more about store formats - - News just in - - With over 13,800 stores operating under the SPAR brand, the updates to share include our community support initiatives, our work with our retail and wholesale colleagues, local sourcing, store openings, brand launches, and more. - - SPAR enters Icelandic market with opening of first stores - - June 8, 2026 - - SPAR has been launched in Iceland, following the granting of a license to operate the SPAR brand in the market to Drangar hf by SPAR International in early 2026. The first two stores opened their doors Saturday, June 6 in Hafnarfjörður and in Barónsstígur, Reykjavik. + SPAR Gran Canaria continues to strengthen its commitment to social inclusion and community support. With the focus on vulnerable families, SPAR Gran Canaria has developed various initiatives, such as the inauguration of a new centre for children with autism and their families, as well as a large-scale food donation campaign in partnership with the Las Palmas Food Bank. Read more - - New SPAR supermarket opens in Almaty - - June 4, 2026 - - SPAR Kazakhstan has opened a new supermarket in in Almaty, offering local residents a modern and convenient shopping destination. - - Read more - - SPAR Slovenia strengthens commitment to local producers - - June 2, 2026 - - SPAR Slovenia continues to strengthen its commitment to local sourcing, offering customers a wide range of products that come directly from Slovenian farmers and small-scale producers. Through the “Straight from the Grower” platform, SPAR Slovenia builds on its “Because I Care” commitment – focused on authentic Slovenian taste, transparency, and direct support for local growers and producers. - - Read more - Read all the news