Share current article via Email Share current article via Facebook Share current article via Twitter Share current article via LinkedInSpar’s business model depends on independent retailers choosing to buy through its distribution centres. Spar’s business model depends on independent retailers choosing to buy through its distribution centres. The group said independent retailers are the foundation of its business that sets it apart from corporate retail chains, but these store owners are under growing pressure. Spar’s distribution centres also form the backbone of the business, moving goods from suppliers to stores across grocery, fresh food, liquor and private-label products. The group is now refocusing on a capital-light, cash-generating model while reinvesting in areas that support independent retailers, including distribution centres, digital systems and supply chain resilience, Bosman said.

Source: The Herald January 08, 2026 09:07 UTC