Spar Albania

Founded in 2016, Spar Albania is a retail chain which has an average store size of 516 m2. Its headquarters is based in Tirana, Albania. Spar International granted the licence for Spar to a private company-owned by the Balfin Group, therefore, Spar Albania is 100% owned by the Balfin Group, one of the largest private investment companies in Albania. 

Currently, the business operates 72 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2017, Spar Albania achieved a turnover of €45 million and presently employs more than 500 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers over 40,000 references, in which 15% are local products and these products occupy 28.5% of Spar Albania’s turnover. Its products categories are:

• Household: bin bags, toilet papers, cleaning wipes, etc. 
• Personal care: makeup, deodorants, body wash, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc.

Brands such as Heineken, Lufra, Colgate, Palmolive, Elmex, Bickens, Sheridans, Logex, Swirl, Duchessa, Nivea, Garnier and many others are endorsed by the firm. Spar Albania also offers a range of bio and Italian products in its portfolio.

The business developed its own brand under the name “Despar” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Spar Albania maintains the highest quality standards as it implements HACCP rules according to international standards. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, its parent company handles the storage and deliveries of its products. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://shop.spar.al/