Spar (retailer)
SPAR, originally DESPAR, styled as DE SPAR (Dutch pronunciation: [də ˈspɑr]), is a Dutch multinational franchise that provides branding, supplies and support services for independently owned and operated food retail stores. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1932, by Adriaan van Well, and as of 2021 consists of 13,623 stores in 48 countries.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Headquarters | , Netherlands |
Number of locations | 13,623 stores (worldwide, 2021) |
Area served | Worldwide (48 countries as of 2021) |
| Products | Grocers' shops, convenience shops, discount shops, hypermarkets |
| Revenue | €41.2 billion (2021) |
Number of employees | 410,000 (2021) |
| Website | spar-international |
Its headquarters are in Amsterdam. The company operates a partnership programme and has a presence in most European countries, as well as many others throughout Asia, Africa and Oceania.
In fiscal year 2021, SPAR earned €41.2 billion in global sales, which represented a 3.3 percent increase over the previous year.
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