SPAR India opens 18th store
SPAR India has chosen Hyderabad for the opening of its 18th Indian hypermarket.
The newly built store in Paradise Mall in Nacharam has a retail selling area of 5,400 square metres and features fish, bakery, delicatessen and food-to-go departments as well as an extensive non-food offer.
In the build up to the store opening, SPAR India spread the word through extensive advertising. Customers took advantage of the opening specials with over 1,000 transactions taking place between 4.30pm and 10pm on the first day of trading.
SPAR India is currently building up its range of own brand products which currently account for approximately 10% of retail turnover. The company also planning to expand its footprint by 30% in the next 12 to 18 months.