Spar UK
British supermarket history
The story of Spar UK
SPAR began in the Netherlands and reached the UK in the 1950s as a symbol group for independently owned convenience shops.
Ownership and development
Independent retailers and wholesalers under SPAR licensing. SPAR began in the Netherlands and reached the UK in the 1950s as a symbol group for independently owned convenience shops.
Branding through the years
Red-and-green SPAR tree logo; recognisable symbol-group fascia and own-label packaging.
Historical milestones
- 1932 | SPAR founded in Netherlands
- 1957 | SPAR established in UK
Archive and image rights
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Brand timeline
SPAR founded in Netherlands
SPAR established in UK
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