The Irish Times

Spar-owner BWG increased sales by 7% in four-month period to end of January

Irish retail group’s South African parent hails its ‘impressive’ performance

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 17:38

Lockdown delivers 3% sales boost to Spar owner BWG

Brexit had ‘minimal impact’, South Africa-owned operator of franchise in Ireland says

Tue May 25 2021 - 18:19

€56m payout for directors at Spar parent BWG after Christmas

South African group will assume full control of BWG in January

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 05:18

Grocery retailers witnessing ‘unprecedented’ levels of demand

Market leaders such as Lidl and BWG say supplies holding up but staff under pressure

Sat Mar 14 2020 - 07:55

Business leaders see better public services as key election issue

Quality of life now key to attracting and retaining staff, company bosses say

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 05:51

BWG beefs up food-service business with acquisition of Galway meat supplier

Heaney Meats Catering had sales of €21.8m last year

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 18:40

Spar owner executives to share cash payout of €41.5m

Three BWG officials to receive payments as group’s equity is valued at €415m

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 05:51

Spar-owner BWG’s interim sales up 8%

The South African parent group told its shareholders it was a “superb performance”

Wed May 15 2019 - 18:24

FAI nets new €1m sponsorship deal with Spar

Spar has been sponsor of association since 2015 and supports schools football scheme

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 02:15

When it comes to gender equality in the world of business, it’s good to talk

Caveat: As the only man on the panel, I quickly realised there was nothing to worry about

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 16:30

Three BWG executives in line to share €75m windfall

Leo Crawford and two others due payment under deal with South African investor

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 16:56

BWG plans €25m Spar expansion and pivot towards digital

Retailing group to open 45 new stores and will go deeper into the restaurant market with in-store dining

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 05:44

BWG plans major expansion of Spar and Eurospar

Group plans to invest €25 million in store refurbishments.

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 13:26

BWG buys Galway-based food supplier Corrib Food Products

Lawless family will continue to run the business for BWG following takeover

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 12:43

Spar-owner BWG frees up €33m for acquisitions after refinancing deal

Dutch lender Rabobank joins the retail group’s lending consortium

Thu May 31 2018 - 05:45

‘Beast from the East’ bread sales helped Mace and Spar earn a bigger crust

BWG reports ‘significant turnover growth’ in March

Wed May 30 2018 - 12:45

Spar operator BWG buys midlands wholesaler 4 Aces

Deal gives BWG a foot in door of the 220-strong Gala convenience group

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 13:45

BWG Group signs €5.5m deal with Freshly Chopped

Spar owner will become the exclusive distributor and supplier to Chopped outlets

Tue Nov 28 2017 - 05:18

Spar owner’s profits soar as parent firm gets currency boost

Growth of sales in Spar and Mace stores fuels 41.4% surge in profits for BWG Group

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 12:19

Ireland’s largest retail trade event gives start-up food suppliers access to 1,000 retailers

Indigenous and multinational producers will be able to pitch their wares at major event

Mon May 30 2016 - 06:40

Spar-owner BWG’s profits soar 41% amid Londis boost

Euro’s rise against South African rand bolsters results

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:00

BWG sales up almost 7% to €1.2bn

Owner of Spar and Mace bought ADM Londis this year to add to its store network

Thu Nov 12 2015 - 01:00

Spar’s debt pledge

Guarantee has reduced BWG’s annual interest rate from 4 to 1.75 per cent

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 01:10

Spar-owner BWG completes €220m refinancing

Deal to bring on board Barclays guaranteed by South African parent

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 08:22

BWG’s €23m acquisition of Londis cleared by watchdog

Move gives company a near 50 per cent share in Ireland’s retail convenience market

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 17:39

Suppliers and retailers to explore trading opportunities

Dublin event will bring together 150-plus suppliers and up to 1,000 retailers

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 01:15

Spar owner to acquire rival Londis for €23 million

BWG says it is committed to retaining and promoting Londis brand

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 12:08

Irish retail sector poised to buy into recovery

Outbreak of hope across retail spectrum after seven years of struggle

Fri Jan 02 2015 - 01:00

Owner of Spar and Mace shops shows revenue of €197m

Figures for BWG revealed in annual results of South African company SSA

Fri Nov 14 2014 - 01:00

Spar wars

The owner of the Spar group has announced 50 new shops, adding to its 400-plus across the Republic. Does the spread of the convenience chain mean the demise of the traditional local shop?

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 01:00

Spar owner to open 50 new shops and create 1,000 jobs

BWG will open 50 new shops by 2016 creating 1,000 jobs

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 12:28

BWG deal with South African business gives Spar owner stability

Spar South Africa has financial muscle to drive BWG forward and open bigger shops

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 01:00

BWG sells majority stake to fund €70 million debt deal

Spar South Africa to buy 80 per cent of the Irish group for €55 million