Do shareholders still back Spar?
Spar says it has a turnaround plan in place. But after years of strategic missteps, retailers and analysts aren’t yet convinced…
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Spar: our bankers are still behind us
With its shares at a 15-year low, Spar denies market rumours that it’s facing an existential cash crunch…
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Spar’s shares have risen on turnaround hopes, but years of operational failures mean the real test is still to come…
The real story behind South Africa’s retail results
The latest retail results reveal more about businesses than consumers: when growth disappears, execution matters…
Spar: it just gets worse
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…
Is Spar’s deputy chair the most overworked director in town?
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…
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Do shareholders still back Spar?
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