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Spar
SPAR International B.V., originally "DESPAR", styled as "DE SPAR", is a Dutch multinational company that provides branding, supplies and support services for independently owned and operated food retail stores. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1932 by Adriaan van Well, although the largest number of stores are located in the United Kingdom.
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Spar at a glance
Spar is a retail company headquartered in Netherlands, founded in 1932. It is publicly listed (SGRP) with a market capitalisation of $17.9M. Xcout tracks 14 named people at Spar, including William Linnane (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 150 job postings from Spar in the last 90 days.
Spar leadership
- William LinnanePresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
- Steven HennenChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Secretary
- Joshua JewettChief Technology Officer
- James R. GillisExecutive Chairman of the Board
- Jean RicherSenior Vice President of North America, Sales & Marketing
- Kyle WatkinsSenior Vice President of Business Development
8 more named people on record for Spar, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Hiring at Spar
Xcout recorded 150 job postings from Spar in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since July 2026.
The weekly hiring trend, the roles and locations behind it — see Spar's hiring signals →
Recent Spar news
- Leadership changeWolfgang Aigner neuer SPAR-Geschäftsführer Tirol
Hiring vs the trend
Based on 131 job postings in the last 8 weeks (10 Aug – 4 Oct 2026), compared with 31 small and mid-size consumer cyclical companies.
This describes a hiring pattern — how often Spar’s job postings ask for AI skills, and how that changed against the previous 8 weeks, ranked among its peers. It says nothing about the company’s products or performance.
Signed-in members see the AI-skill share and its change with peer percentiles, role mix, posting momentum and advertised US pay against the market.
Tech stack
Spar competitors
A few of Spar's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
EUROSPAR operates a network of supermarkets that serve local communities around Ireland, with the brand in the country operated by the wholesale and retail company BWG Foods UC.
Vomar Voordeelmarkt is a Dutch supermarket chain that offers groceries at low prices with a focus on quality and customer service.
Kellys Expat Shopping is a retail chain in the Netherlands specializing in the sale of British and American grocery products through physical stores and an online shop.
Gall & Gall is a major Dutch retail chain specializing in the sale of alcoholic beverages including wine, spirits, and beer.
Londis is a UK convenience-store symbol-group brand whose independently operated shops are supplied and supported by Booker, part of Tesco. It serves local communities through neighborhood convenience stores offering groceries, household essentials, and related services.
Musgrave Group is a family-owned retail, wholesale, and foodservice company that operates market-leading brands across Ireland, Great Britain, and Spain. It supplies food and drink products to thousands of customers, including restaurants, hotels, and retail shoppers, while supporting local producers and suppliers.
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More on Spar in Xcout Intel
- 14 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
- 1 corporate event with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access