Dutch food retailer expands in Lebanon

INTERNATIONAL food retail chain SPAR has entered the Lebanese market with its first store in Sodeco, capturing commercial and residential customers in the area for its produce, poultry, meat and organic food items.

“2015 will be an exciting year for SPAR, within the first two quarters three stores will be opening, Sodeco, Nabatiyeh and Ain El Tineh. The stores will vary from express neighborhood stores to large supermarkets depending on the region and the need,” said Habib Wehbi chairman and CEO of SPAR Lebanon.  “With the vision of becoming the leading retailer in the market, offerings exceptional and exciting customer experience, 16 stores will be opened in the coming five years.”

Based in Holland, SPAR has expanded with more than 12,500 stores in 36 countries around the world.