SPAR invests EUR 8.84 million in new supermarket, and EUR 4.85 million on modernising others

SPAR invests EUR 8.84 million in a new supermarket in Szentendre, and EUR 737,400 in a new store in Kecskemét. 4.85 million euros was spent on modernising five supermarkets: three in Budapest, one in Csorna, and one in Tatabánya.

The modern 4,389m² SPAR supermarket in Szentendre, with a retail sales area of 2,145m², opened after a one-year process. It includes a 54-space parking garage and a 47-space open-air parking lot in the town’s transport hub.

New store opening in Kecskemét

SPAR Hungary opened a new store in Kecskemét following an investment of around EUR 737,400, creating 23 jobs. This store features fresh food areas, including fruit and vegetables, a delicatessen, a meat counter, and bakery products. A new grill service counter offers locally prepared foods.

Three renovated stores across Budapest

The company spent EUR 1.88 million to renovate a supermarket in Budapest. The project included renovating the facade and replacing refrigerator cabinets, vegetable racks, bakery fixtures, shelving, and cash registers.

Two other supermarkets in Budapest were renovated at a total investment of EUR 1.42 million. The supermarket at 47 Veres Péter Street in the 16th district was reopened, featuring a redesigned bakery department and a clearly laid-out shop floor.

Similarly, the supermarket at 525 Üllői Road in the 18th district underwent a EUR 710,790 modernisation. Both stores have updated counters, bakery furniture, refrigerator cabinets, and energy-saving LED lighting.

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