Spar: our bankers are still behind us
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Spar’s loyalty levels with independent retailers may be worse than officially reported, and help explain its latest, surprise drop in profits…
Why Spar should not be listed on the JSE
Spar is its network of independent retailers. But their rights are trumped in an environment where shareholder demands count most…
Spar independents push for board overhaul
Spar retailers say they’ve suffered as badly as shareholders through head office’s missteps, and want new management, fast…
Spar retailers revolt, call for chair’s head
Spar’s guild members say Mike Bosman’s continued presence is untenable, and emblematic of the retail group’s decline…
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Shirley Zinn has one of the most impressive CVs in the business, with major roles at 15-odd entities…
Spar chair fails to soothe rattled investors
Spar’s AGM was the chance for a rousing pep talk by chair Mike Bosman. But the problems with its guild are clearly far from…
When it rains, it pours for Spar
Between the exit of its CEO on Friday and a horror trading update on Monday, it’s fair to ask how much worse things can…
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