SPAR Slovenia operated steadily in 2024 and exceeded its business targets. The company generated €1,174 billion in sales, an increase of 6.1% compared to the previous year. Compared to 2023, the number of transactions grew by 1.8%, with a total of 59.6 million transactions recorded in 2024, which means that an average of almost 200,000 customers shopped daily in SPAR stores.
Strengthened sales network
By the end of 2024, SPAR Slovenia operated 113 stores nationwide, including 13 INTERSPAR Hypermarkets and eight INTERSPAR hypermarket restaurants. Seven new independent retailer run stores were added in 2024, supporting growth in smaller towns and bringing the total number of SPAR independent retailer run stores to 29. The company also opened two new company run stores and renovated a further four stores.
New and updated stores offer a modern, fast shopping experience with fresh produce, local delicacies, and convenient options like ready-made meals, a self-service bakery, and express checkouts. All new locations are built sustainably, featuring energy-saving lighting, eco-friendly heating and cooling systems, and glass packaging return stations.
David Kovačič, CEO of SPAR Slovenia, said: “Despite challenging conditions, we maintained growth in 2024 and strengthened our market position. Our focus remains on improving customers’ lives through high-quality, affordable products and lifestyle support. We expanded our own brands, modernised four company-owned stores, opened two new company-owned and seven independent retailer stores, and invested in infrastructure, including a new warehouse for fresh products, to improve freshness and availability. Our goal is to deliver the best value for customers, every day.”
Best customer ratings
In 2024, SPAR Slovenia earned top customer ratings in 23 out of 27 key areas. Shoppers appreciated the wide product selection, freshness, and quality, as well as fast service, great offers, and a strong range of own brand products. Compared to other retailers in the market, SPAR Slovenia was recognised for providing the most enjoyable shopping experience.
Independent research confirmed that the SPAR Plus card is the most popular loyalty programme among retailers of everyday products. By the end of 2024, more than 1.2 million people in Slovenia held a SPAR Plus card.
Stronger own brand range
SPAR Slovenia continued to expand its own brand offering in 2024. In total, 2,369 own brand and premium brand products were available in 2024, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year.
Promoting sustainable shopping and a healthy lifestyle
SPAR Slovenia’s sustainability efforts aim to make it easier for customers to make environmentally friendly choices. To support this, SPAR Slovenia introduced the SPAR Guide to Sustainable Shopping with practical tips for greener choices.
At the beginning of 2024, SPAR became the first Slovenian retailer to remove single-use plastic bags in the fruit and vegetable section and added cooking oil recycling bins in all stores. In developing its own brands, SPAR Slovenia continued to implement sustainable packaging solutions, reducing plastic use and incorporating recycled materials, along with clearer recycling information on packaging.
Through the Straight from the Producer initiative, SPAR Slovenia supports local producers and farmers. The ninth season of “Start it up, Slovenia” was also launched, helping producers focused on sustainability and self-sufficiency.
To promote healthy habits, SPAR Slovenia worked with nutrition experts to develop the “I know more, I eat better” programme, encouraging balanced eating and choices tailored to individual goals.
Source: SPAR Slovenia
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About SPAR Slovenia
SPAR Slovenia, operated by ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG), was granted a licence by SPAR International to operate the SPAR brand in 1991. ASPIAG is a subsidiary of SPAR Austria AG. SPAR Slovenia has become a key employer in the country, both through its corporate business as well as through licenses being granted to independent retailers to expand the brand’s presence across the country further.
