SPAR Ukraine expands network, enters petrol station segment
Of the five new openings one is located at a petrol station in Kharkiv – the first forecourt Spar store in Ukraine.
Five new SPAR stores opened in five regions of Ukraine during December 2021, each operated by independent retailers, expanding the brand's network. All have a strong fresh offer, daily grocery products, and an emphasis on good customer service.
One of the new stores is based in Kharkiv, a city in northeast Ukraine, and located at a petrol station. This store is open 24/7, providing great convenience to the local community. The store layout for this flagship store was developed in close collaboration with SPAR International, tapping into international best practices in forecourt retailing.
Based on the Kharkiv store, plans are in place to roll out more forecourt sites during 2022, in partnership with Ovis. Additional expansion for the coming year by SPAR Ukraine includes wider implementation of the semi-automated pizza station and the pre-prepared baked products range.
SPAR Ukraine’s combination of company-owned and independently operated stores has seen the brand grow to 68 SPAR branded stores.
