International retailer Spar, operating in Russia since 2000 in the “Soft franchising” mode, is launching new format.
The first 5,000 sq m hypermarket under Spar brand will be opened in Chelyabinsk on 3 December 2011.
At the moment Spar stores all over the world have 4 main formats: convenience store Spar, supermarket Eurospar, hypermarket Interspar and Spar-Express shops, which can be found in airports, railway stations and gas stations. The Spar retail chain in Russia is totaling 265 stores, mainly supermarkets. Spar-Express, Spar-drugstore and Spar-Pizza are also present on the Russian market.
There are 8 independent licensees in Russia, who are entitled to open Spar stores and develop a chain of sub-licensees within their region.
Source: www.retail.ru