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
Lockdown delivers 3% sales boost to Spar owner BWG
Brexit had ‘minimal impact’, South Africa-owned operator of franchise in Ireland says
€56m payout for directors at Spar parent BWG after Christmas
South African group will assume full control of BWG in January
Grocery retailers witnessing ‘unprecedented’ levels of demand
Market leaders such as Lidl and BWG say supplies holding up but staff under pressure
Business leaders see better public services as key election issue
Quality of life now key to attracting and retaining staff, company bosses say
BWG beefs up food-service business with acquisition of Galway meat supplier
Heaney Meats Catering had sales of €21.8m last year
Spar owner executives to share cash payout of €41.5m
Three BWG officials to receive payments as group’s equity is valued at €415m
Spar-owner BWG’s interim sales up 8%
The South African parent group told its shareholders it was a “superb performance”
FAI nets new €1m sponsorship deal with Spar
Spar has been sponsor of association since 2015 and supports schools football scheme
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Three BWG executives in line to share €75m windfall
Leo Crawford and two others due payment under deal with South African investor
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
BWG plans major expansion of Spar and Eurospar
Group plans to invest €25 million in store refurbishments.
BWG buys Galway-based food supplier Corrib Food Products
Lawless family will continue to run the business for BWG following takeover
Spar-owner BWG frees up €33m for acquisitions after refinancing deal
Dutch lender Rabobank joins the retail group’s lending consortium
‘Beast from the East’ bread sales helped Mace and Spar earn a bigger crust
BWG reports ‘significant turnover growth’ in March
Spar operator BWG buys midlands wholesaler 4 Aces
Deal gives BWG a foot in door of the 220-strong Gala convenience group
BWG Group signs €5.5m deal with Freshly Chopped
Spar owner will become the exclusive distributor and supplier to Chopped outlets
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
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
Spar-owner BWG’s profits soar 41% amid Londis boost
Euro’s rise against South African rand bolsters results
BWG sales up almost 7% to €1.2bn
Owner of Spar and Mace bought ADM Londis this year to add to its store network
Spar-owner BWG completes €220m refinancing
Deal to bring on board Barclays guaranteed by South African parent
BWG’s €23m acquisition of Londis cleared by watchdog
Move gives company a near 50 per cent share in Ireland’s retail convenience market
Suppliers and retailers to explore trading opportunities
Dublin event will bring together 150-plus suppliers and up to 1,000 retailers
Spar owner to acquire rival Londis for €23 million
BWG says it is committed to retaining and promoting Londis brand
Irish retail sector poised to buy into recovery
Outbreak of hope across retail spectrum after seven years of struggle
Owner of Spar and Mace shops shows revenue of €197m
Figures for BWG revealed in annual results of South African company SSA
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?
Spar owner to open 50 new shops and create 1,000 jobs
BWG will open 50 new shops by 2016 creating 1,000 jobs
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
BWG deal with South African business gives Spar owner stability
Spar South Africa has financial muscle to drive BWG forward and open bigger shops
Spar South Africa to take 80 per cent stake in BWG
Group will invest €55m in new joint venture; deal secures further reduction in BWG’s borrowings
G4S says restructuring has saved Irish cash-in-transit business
Security firm credits turnaround to pay cuts and long-term contracts for key customers
BWG concludes €100m debt restructuring
Retail group negotiates reduction in property debts from bank consortium
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