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flag SPAR Group saw modest sales growth in early 2026 but faced margin declines and legal claims over a failed SAP rollout, spurring a 4.8% share drop.

flag SPAR Group reported a 2.1% rise in wholesale turnover and 1.7% growth in retail sales for the first 18 weeks of the 2026 financial year, driven by promotions amid weak inflation and intense competition, though gross margins in Southern Africa declined due to discounting, unfavorable sales mix, and ongoing KwaZulu-Natal recovery efforts. flag The company confirmed it was served with a summons over alleged damages from a flawed 2023 SAP rollout in KZN, with claims exceeding 5 million rand, while most affected retailers have settled. flag SPAR shares fell 4.8% as operational challenges and margin pressure persist, despite progress on cost restructuring, distribution optimization, and plans to sell its UK business.

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