SPAR Netherlands to increase store chain

By: trademagazin Date: 2009. 01. 21. 00:00

SPAR in the Netherlands has said it wants to open 20 to 30 new grocery stores over the year 2009.

In 2008, turnover increased by nearly
25% up to EUR630 million, following the integration of around 50
Meermarkt stores and 75 Attent outlets from Sligro. Like-for-like
sales grew by 4.8%. There are currently 327 stores under the SPAR
banner in the Netherlands, as well as 129 Attent-branded stores.