Spar International exceeds for the first time 50 billion euros

A historic milestone for Spar International which, founded in 1932, in 2025 exceeded 50 billion euros in consolidated turnover.

It was the first time in a journey that will reach 95 years in 2027.

The exact figure for the giant chaired by Dominc Hall, stood at 50,9 billion, compared with 49,3 in 2024 (+3,24%).

50 countries and 4 continents under the brand

The common model, whose first shop was opened in the Netherlands—the group is headquartered in Amsterdam—is present in more than 50 geographical markets across Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

The retail outlets are 13.578 with 4 brands: Spar Express, Spar, Eurospar and Interspar. The employees number around 470.000, while consumers number 14,7 million every day.

In this context Despar Italia, the consortium company bringing together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, contributed turnover to the coffers of 4,6 billion euros, marking an increase of 3,3% compared with 2024.

A result underpinned by a significant acceleration in the development and modernisation of the network, with 132 among new openings (102) and refurbishments (30) of company-owned and affiliated shops.

Spar Austria leads. China expands

TheAustrian operation nevertheless remains the system’s true powerhouse, with sales of 22,3 billion through 3.326 shops operating in the country and in five neighbouring countries. In this case, the figure represents growth of 4% in sales activities.

In total, Spar Austria employs more than 93.000 people.

Other good news comes from China, where, as shown in a note dated 9 July, over more than 20 years, the Spar brand has recorded continuous growth together with its main partners, Spar Shandong, in the north, and Spar Guangdong in the south.

Across the People’s Republic the group had, at the end of 2025, 352 branded outlets, of which 21 opened during the financial year, and sales equivalent to 1 billion euros.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.