SPAR regarding the Kisújszállás store closure: there is no talk of a nationwide wave of store closures

Speaking to Pénzcentrum, Márk Maczelka, Spar’s head of communications, emphasized that the closure is an individual decision, not part of a nationwide wave of store closures. He noted that the company has already opened several new stores this year and will continue its investment program in Hungary in the coming years.

“Closing a store is not unusual in either the domestic or international retail sectors. The company reviews the profitability of its stores every year and, if necessary, makes the appropriate business decision.”

– said Márk Maczelka.

He added:

“It is important to note that there has hardly been a year when we have not closed a store, but at the same time, we have always opened new ones – usually more than we have closed.”

Spar therefore intends to continue expanding in Hungary, while in certain cases making closure decisions based on economic considerations.