Spar takes over four Unimarkt locations in Lower Austria

After the end of the local supplier chain Unimarkt, the retail group Spar is taking over 23 of the approximately 90 locations. Specifically, it concerns eleven branches in Styria, five in Upper Austria, four in Lower Austria, two in Salzburg, and one in Burgenland, Spar announced in a release on Thursday. The employees are also to be retained. The purchase price has been agreed to remain confidential.

The future Spar markets are largely to be operated by independent Spar retailers, and existing Unimarkt franchisees are to be integrated into the Spar network. Local supply in the villages is to be ensured.

Unimarkt Confirms Agreement

Unimarkt confirmed the agreement with Spar but emphasized that it is subject to the necessary review and approval by the Federal Competition Authority (BWB). "For customers, the doors remain open - handovers are planned for the first months of 2026," it said in a statement. The other locations "are part of further negotiations with other retail companies."

(APA/Red)

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