Tag "Spar"
SPAR renovated three of its stores with an investment of 880 million forints
SPAR Hungary has modernized three of its stores with a development worth more than 880 million forints. A SPAR supermarket in Zalaegerszeg, as well as a franchise store in Budapest...
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Spar CEO: They would stay in Hungary “under reasonable conditions” – the company talks about significant losses
“We want to stay in the country under reasonable conditions,” said Hans K. Reisch, CEO of Spar, in an interview with the Austrian Oe24. According to Reisch, Spar’s Hungarian subsidiary...
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SPAR Austria Advances Sugar Reduction In Own-Brand Products
SPAR Austria removed approximately 5,300 tonnes of sugar from more than 380 own-brand products by the end of 2025, continuing its long-term commitment to sugar reduction. This achievement is part...
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SPAR spent nearly 220 million forints on social initiatives in 2025
For more than three decades, corporate social responsibility, charitable initiatives and community support have been an integral part of SPAR Hungary’s corporate culture. In 2025, the chain helped thousands of...
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Henkel Hungary has been supporting the dedicated work of the Piros Norr Clown Doctors Foundation for 15 years
The initiative, which has now become an exemplary social collaboration, was launched in November 2010. The Red Nose Clown Doctors Foundation has been receiving continuous support for 15 years through...
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SPAR is preparing for an Easter rush: it is filling its stores with 570 tons of smoked meat products
SPAR Hungary is preparing for strong traffic during the Easter period: its own Regnum meat plants will supply the stores with a total of more than 570 tons of smoked...
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SPAR Hungary strengthens with 28% coupon promotion
SPAR Hungary is strengthening its position with a special Birthday Sensation coupon promotion offering a 28 percent discount: the offer, available in the SPAR and INTERSPAR flyers and the MySPAR...
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Nearly 140 domestic suppliers, 60% growth – SPAR Regions Treasures program accelerates with AI solutions
The SPAR Hungary Regions Treasures program expanded further and achieved significant growth in 2025, so a total of 569 products from 139 domestic small producers and businesses are now available...
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SPAR continues to reduce prices
By the end of January 2026, the prices of 27 chicken products had decreased by an average of 10.6 percent compared to November last year, and nearly 100 dairy products...
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Artificial intelligence at the fruit and vegetable counter – SPAR is testing a new shopping experience
SPAR Hungary introduced a new scale equipped with a camera and using artificial intelligence in the fruit and vegetable department in a test store in Tatabánya. The aim of the...
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Spar will remain in Casino’s hands in France until 2039
French retail giant Casino has extended its partnership with Spar International by no less than fourteen years. The group will remain the exclusive master franchisee of the Spar brand in...
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Not a campaign, but regular help: tens of thousands of donations for shelter dogs and cats
The cooperation between SPAR Hungary and the National Animal Welfare Foundation continued in 2025, allowing customers to support dogs and cats living in shelters across the country. During the year,...
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SPAR Austria sells Hervis’ Austrian-based business, new owner takes over regional stores
SPAR Group is divesting its Austrian-based sports store chain, Hervis: the buyer is a group of investors, the majority owner of which is Sven Voth, who is also acquiring a...
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SPAR’s “free” products arrive with renewed packaging
The packaging renewal of the SPAR free from product line has been completed, which supports the quick orientation of customers following a special diet with a more modern, more transparent...
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Sensobus rolls into Hungary
Puratos, one of the world’s largest players in the baking, confectionery and chocolate manufacturing industry has taken consumer research to a new level: Sensobus, an innovative mobile laboratory that measures...
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Garfield stars again: stickers, album, brand new plushies and accessories in SPAR’s loyalty promotion
Garfield, a favorite of children and adults, is back in SPAR and INTERSPAR stores: the “Save the Planet!” sticker collection promotion invites families to go on an adventure with the...
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NKFH: Spar withdrew quick-frozen strawberries from sale due to pesticide residue content
Spar Hungary Ltd. has withdrawn S-BUDGET quick-frozen strawberries from circulation due to pesticide residue content – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced to MTI on Monday. According...
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25,000 packages of donations will reach people in need as a result of the 2025 Joy of Giving! fundraising campaign
The joint donation campaign Adni Öröm! of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary has concluded, making Christmas more complete for tens of thousands of people in difficult circumstances....
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The Joy of Giving has begun! – thousands of volunteers are waiting for donations nationwide
The personal collection phase of the Adni Öröm! fundraising campaign has started: between December 11 and 16, 2025, thousands of volunteers will be waiting for customers’ non-perishable food donations in...
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Close to consumers
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. “We have seen stable growth in both the wine and sparkling wine categories over the past year and a half”,...
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SPAR Group exits Western Europe – but continues to expand in Hungary
South Africa’s SPAR Group is continuing its portfolio cleaning strategy: the company would sell its British interest, Appleby Westward, CEO Angelo Swartz confirmed to Reuters. The move fits in with...
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Holiday shopping rush: Prices in domestic stores are updated within seconds
This has been a busy year for retail: shifting consumer sentiment, intensifying competition, and accelerating technological developments have shaped the market. As the year-end shopping season approaches, the role of...
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We took you on a flight! (Part 2)
On 22-26 September Trade Airlines took care of more than 1,100 passengers at the airport set up in Hunguest Hotel Pelion in Tapolca. At the Business Days conference organised by...
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Marodi Superfoodie Tagliatelle pastas
Marodi Superfoodie pastas take everyday cooking to the next level. They are characterised by natural colours, sophisticated flavours and high nutritional value. Contact: Manufacturer: Marodi d.o.o http://www.marodi.com Distributor: Import-Trade Hungary...
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A SPAR tovább fejleszt: több mint egymilliárdos modernizációval nyílt újra két budapesti szupermarket
Two modernized SPAR supermarkets have reopened their doors in Budapest with an investment of over one billion forints. The aim of the development is to allow customers to enjoy the...
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Giving is Joy! – We can join the Christmas fundraising now with donation cards
This year, the joint Christmas fundraiser of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary, the Adni Öröm! campaign, will be launched. In the first phase of the non-perishable food...
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The Joy of Giving! charity campaign has begun
The joint Christmas fundraising campaign of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary, the Joy of Giving! charity campaign, has started. In the first phase of the non-perishable food...
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SPAR FREE FROM coconut biscuits recalled due to possible presence of foreign material
SPAR Hungary Ltd. has recalled the 150-gram SPAR FREE FROM coconut biscuits it sells due to the possible presence of foreign material (metal pieces) in the product – the National...
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SPAR takes shopping to a new level – Hungary’s most modern INTERSPAR hypermarket opens
SPAR Hungary continues its comprehensive modernization program, as part of which it has modernized the INTERSPAR store located in the Allee shopping center with an investment of more than 2.6...
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SPAR Austria Announces Takeover Of 23 Unimarkt Stores
SPAR Austria has announced the acquisition of 23 Unimarkt stores, following negotiations between the two retailers. The agreement was reached on 19 November and will be implemented pending approval by...
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