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The SPAR retail chain opened its latest supermarket in Szombathely (western Hungary) in Kiskar Street this week. With an investment of over 1 billion forints (2.5 million euros), the company is creating a total of 26 new jobs.
The new SPAR supermarket covers a sales area of 1,000 square meters and offers its customers over 10,000 items, including a wide range of fresh produce and convenience products, Világgazdaság reports.
Márk Maczelka, communications manager at SPAR Hungary, emphasized the strategic importance of the location at the opening.
Szombathely has long been of strategic importance for our network development, as it is one of the most important economic and commercial centers in western Hungary. With this new store, we have not only expanded the number of shopping options, but also created jobs,”
he explained.
Customers can look forward to a wide range of products in the new supermarket. Fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, and convenient, ready-to-eat products. In addition to a fresh meat and deli counter, self-service refrigerators offer a selection of cold ready meals. Hot counters also present a large selection of grilled meat, vegetarian dishes, and side dishes to take away. The “SPAR enjoy” range includes sandwiches, soups, salads, and other ready meals that are ideal for a quick breakfast or a light lunch.
Three traditional and six self-service checkouts ensure a smooth shopping experience. A spacious parking lot with 140 spaces has been set up, which also includes barrier-free parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces.
SPAR highlighted in a press release that a REpont bottle return machine is also accessible via a separate entrance from the parking lot. In addition, customers can selectively separate glass, plastic, and paper waste in the checkout area. The new store is open to customers seven days a week.
Via Világgazdaság, Featured image: Wikipedia