SPAR SL (Private) Limited

SPAR SL (Private) Limited is a leading retail chain in Sri Lanka, operating under the SPAR brand as a joint venture between Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL Group) and SPAR South Africa, established in 2017.

The company launched its first store in Thalawathugoda, Colombo, on 6 April 2018, with plans to expand to 50 outlets across the country by 2023. SPAR Sri Lanka focuses on delivering high-quality, value-driven shopping experiences through a network of company-owned stores and sub-licensed independent retailers.

As part of the world's largest voluntary food retail chain, SPAR Sri Lanka emphasizes freshness, choice, quality, and service, supporting local suppliers and small-scale businesses. The retailer offers a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, beverages, and household essentials, with over 1,000 products available through its online platform SPAR2U, providing fast delivery within 24 hours and real-time tracking.

Operational Excellence and Innovation

• Utilizes a purpose-designed app to evaluate and rank stores against ten key criteria, ensuring consistent standards across the network.
• Promotes community engagement through initiatives like "How Big is Your Heart?" and partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and general trade sectors.
• Supports local entrepreneurs by providing income opportunities, regulatory guidance, and access to modern retail practices.

SPAR Sri Lanka's model empowers independent food retailers, fostering growth in the local modern retail landscape. The company collaborates with suppliers adhering to global standards such as ISO, GMP, HACCP, BRC, and FDA certifications, prioritizing quality, sustainability, and ethical practices.

Headquartered at 1112 Pannipitiya Road, Thalangama South, Battaramulla, Colombo, SPAR Sri Lanka operates approximately 10 to 49 supermarkets nationwide, redefining the supermarket experience with unbeatable prices, premium fresh produce, and monthly great deals on items like juices, sausages, milk, coconut oil, noodles, tea, and milk powder.

Through its commitment to innovation, community support, and supplier partnerships, SPAR Sri Lanka creates symbiotic relationships that benefit consumers, retailers, and local producers in the food, drinks, and related categories.