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2026
Cyberattacks disrupt supermarket refrigeration systems
On November 2, cyberattacks affected refrigeration systems at supermarkets in several European countries. Ahold Delhaize said dozens of its stores in Belgium and Luxembourg were affected and food had to be discarded; other affected retailers included Carrefour, Intermarché, IKEA, ICA, Kesko, SuperValu and One Selver. IKEA said it was inspecting affected equipment and products and investigating the incident.
2026
Cyberattacks disrupt supermarket refrigeration systems
Suspected cyberattacks disrupted refrigeration systems at supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Estonia, and Ireland, causing freezer temperatures to rise and food to be discarded. SuperValu reported a cyber incident at 13 stores and said its investigation was ongoing; authorities had not identified who was responsible.
2022
McCain recalls frozen green beans and French stir fry products
McCain Foods South Africa issued a voluntary nationwide recall of certain bags of frozen sliced green beans and Spar-brand French stir fry after reports that small glass fragments had been detected. McCain said the fragments originated from a light fitting and affected a limited batch; it said impacted stock had been removed from retail shelves and retailers and foodservice customers had been notified of return procedures.
2022
SPAR partners with British Red Cross on Ukraine fundraising
SPAR partnered with the British Red Cross to raise money for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. SPAR stores across the UK invited Red Cross volunteers to collect donations at more than 2,600 locations; the collection was scheduled for March 17 to 20.
2022
Fabulosa enters the UK convenience channel
Fabulosa entered the convenience channel through an agreement with SPAR wholesaler James Hall & Co. Its product range will be available at 600 SPAR convenience stores across the UK.
2022
SPAR partners to provide shoes and sanitary pads to schools
SPAR partnered with local philanthropist Lennox Mathebula to support three schools with sanitary pads and school shoes. SPAR sponsored the pads, while Mathebula independently raised funds for the shoes.
2022
Spar announces SPAR2U delivery-platform rollout
Spar announced that it was rolling out its e-commerce platform in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs from March, with the SPAR2U delivery platform planned to be available in a group of stores by the end of March.
2022
Wall Group opens fourth Spar store in north Belfast
Gavan and Helen Wall opened a fourth Spar outlet in north Belfast as part of a £3 million investment that is creating 30 jobs. The Landscape filling station site was rebuilt and includes a Spar store.
2021
Ransomware attack disrupts systems at Spar stores
A ransomware attack on third-party supplier James Hall & Company compromised tills and IT systems at more than 300 Spar convenience stores. Some stores closed or accepted cash only because card payments were unavailable. A Spar spokesman said the company was working to resolve the situation and apologized for the inconvenience.
2021
Cyberattack disrupts Spar store and payment operations
A cyberattack disrupted Spar’s IT systems, preventing card payments and forcing a number of stores to close; some remaining open accepted cash only. Distribution partner James Hall & Company was also affected.
2021
SPAR sponsors Lancashire Mind's Mental Elf fun run
James Hall & Co. Ltd, on behalf of SPAR, sponsored Lancashire Mind's Mental Elf 5K Fun Run in Witton Park, Blackburn, and provided goody-bag items. The article says the event was taking place on the day it was published.
2021
Spar Coagh opens in County Tyrone
Spar Coagh opened in County Tyrone on Friday 28 May. The opening marked Henderson Group's 300th Spar store in Northern Ireland.
2021
Hilton and SPAR partner for Earth Day reusable-bag distribution
Hilton Colombo and Hilton Colombo Residences partnered with SPAR Supermarket outlets in Sri Lanka for an Earth Day initiative that distributed 1,200 reusable grocery bags made from denim waste to customers at four selected outlets.
2021
SPAR opens first pop-up shop
SPAR opened its first pop-up shop in Haworth, West Yorkshire, while its permanent store was being refurbished. The temporary shop was branded SPAR Express.
2021
Spar opens first Express pop-up store
Spar launched its first pop-up store under an Express fascia in Haworth, West Yorkshire, to serve the community while the main store underwent refurbishment. The temporary store was set to trade until May 19, 2021.
2020
Spar Express opens outlet in Riyadh Digital City
Spar Saudi Stores Company opened a Spar Express convenience store in Riyadh’s Digital City; the article says it is the chain’s 11th branch in Saudi Arabia.
2020
A.F. Blakemore launches SPAR commission operator store model
A.F. Blakemore launched a commission operator model under which it provides company-owned SPAR stores for self-employed retailers to manage while A.F. Blakemore retains ownership.
2020
SPAR recalls Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because they contain egg that is not listed on the label.
2020
Spar launches recyclable 2-litre milk carton
Spar launched a 2-litre milk carton described as 100% recyclable and made from 87% renewable resources.
2020
SPAR apologizes for misleading coronavirus posters and removes them
SPAR apologized for displaying incorrect posters suggesting domestic animals could spread coronavirus. The group said it instructed stores to remove the misleading posters and replace them with correct communication, and reported a R400,000 donation to animal welfare organizations.