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12 October 2023

Daily Newsletter

12 October 2023

Two newly renovated SPAR Supermarkets open in Belgium

Independent retailers Rudi Meeus and the Van der Poel family invested in the modernisation.

Jangoulun Singsit October 10 2023

Independent retailers Rudi Meeus and the Van der Poel family have reopened their SPAR Supermarkets following extensive refurbishment programmes.

The two stores now operate under licence from SPAR Retail Partners Colruyt.

The renovated SPAR Supermarket in Tielt-Winge, Belgium, features a modern design and offers a wide range of fresh and quality products.

The store’s butchery section features an open refrigerated cabinet for an easy selection of meat, charcuterie and freshly prepared items.  

The store also has an expanded fruit and vegetable section and checkout area.

SPAR in Tielt-Winge also stores a variety of locally sourced products, including wines, with two colleagues currently being trained as sommeliers to improve customer service.

The store, which first opened 16 years ago, also features energy-efficient cooling units to enhance sustainability.

The Van de Poel family reopened the SPAR Supermarket in Lichtaart after a three-week remodelling programme.

The renovation added 250m² of retail space to the existing SPAR Supermarket and expanded its offerings to include a larger range of vegetables, cheese, fresh fruits and cold meats.

It expanded its bakery section to offer salads, pizzas and freshly squeezed juices made onsite.

The SPAR Supermarket in Lichtaart also has electric car charging stations and a covered bicycle parking area.

The opening hours of the store have been increased to improve customers convenience.

It is staffed by 20 permanent employees and some flexi-jobbers and students.

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