SPAR Austria Group
From an Austrian company to a Central European business group
Company structure SPAR Austria
ASPIAG - Austria SPAR International AG
In addition to its presence in Austria, SPAR expanded into neighboring countries starting in the 1990s. The successful journey of ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG) in Northern Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia began in 1990, with more than 1,500 locations established to date. After recognizing signs of market saturation in Austria, SPAR saw the potential for cross-border expansion and decided to enter neighboring countries. To facilitate this, ASPIAG was founded in 1990, with its headquarters in Widnau, Switzerland. Since then, SPAR has operated successfully in these markets.
The success of ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG) is rooted in an innovative and dynamic corporate culture. Since 1990, SPAR country organizations in Northeastern Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia have been built and expanded in a goal-oriented manner. As a result, the number of stores in Austria's neighboring countries has grown to over 1,500 locations. The long-standing market presence of the independent SPAR country organizations ensures the highest level of competence and a tailored approach to meeting the diverse needs of customers. The cooperation and exchange of information between the individual SPAR countries, ASPIAG, and SPAR Austria is intensive, as they work together to become a sustainably successful Central European retail group.
Mag. Paul Klotz
SPAR Board Member International Operations
Group Structure SPAR Austria
The following companies can be found under the umbrella of SPAR Holding AG:
- SPAR Österreichische Warenhandels-AG (incl. INTERSPAR G.m.b.H. and Hervis Sport- and Modegesellschaft m.b.H. www.spar.at
- ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG) www.aspiag.com
- SES Spar European Shopping Centers GmbH www.ses-european.com
Data & Facts - SPAR Group
SPAR Continues to Strengthen Market Leadership in the Domestic Food Retail Sector
Revenue of the SPAR Austria Group: +4.5%
Revenue in food retail: +4.2%
Nearly 94,000 employees
The SPAR Austria Group operates in Austria and seven neighboring countries across three business areas: food retail, sports retail, and shopping centers. The total gross sales revenue of the entire group grew by +4.5% to €21.43 billion in 2024. SPAR was particularly successful in Austria, where it further strengthened its market leadership in food retail with sales revenue of €10.38 billion (+5.1%). SPAR also maintains market leadership in two regions of Northern Italy. SES Spar European Shopping Centers achieved a revenue increase of +6.5% across all countries and, in mid-2024, opened its first hotel in Lienz/East Tyrol with partners. The positive development across the company is also reflected in the group’s earnings, which totaled a pre-tax profit (EBT) of €255 million. In 2024, the company invested over €780 million, mainly in the expansion of warehouse capacities, store modernization, and the digitization of processes. Over 300 stores were equipped with electronic shelf labels, with another 250 stores planned for 2025. An investment sum of €900 million is planned for 2025. The SPAR Austria Group currently operates 3,307 locations and employs nearly 94,000 people, around 50,000 of whom work in Austria.
Sales Growth in Food Retail Across All Countries:
In the food retail sector, total gross sales revenue across all countries rose to €18.46 billion, marking a growth of +4.4%.