SPAR Around Me: How to Find SPAR Stores Nearby and Choose Between the Formats You Find

Quick answer: To find SPAR stores around you, turn on location in a map app and search "SPAR", then check SPAR's own store finder, read recent reviews and phone the store for hours. You may see several formats: SPAR neighbourhood stores, SUPERSPAR large supermarkets, KWIKSPAR city-centre convenience, SPAR Express at petrol forecourts and TOPS at SPAR liquor outlets. Store counts vary by source, from about 1,046 retail stores on one page to a BusinessTech table listing 1,086 grocery and 935 liquor stores. Stores are independently owned, so details differ.

Last updated: October 2026. Store counts come from SPAR International, BusinessTech and Wikipedia coverage seen in search results and conflict across sources. Worked numbers are invented.

Background: reading what the map shows

A map search for SPAR will show a cluster of pins. The names reveal the format: SUPERSPAR for larger stores, KWIKSPAR for convenience, SPAR Express at fuel stations, plain SPAR for the neighbourhood supermarket, and TOPS for liquor. Because the group supplies independently owned retailers, the pins represent separate businesses. Opening hours, range and services therefore differ more than in a chain where all stores are company-owned.

Counts of SPAR stores vary by source. Wikipedia lists 3,726 locations in 2025, which seems to include liquor and other formats; SPAR International's South Africa page gives 1,046 retail stores; a BusinessTech table lists 2,021 stores in Southern Africa including 1,086 grocery and 935 liquor stores. These differences reflect different definitions and dates. For a shopper, the key point is that SPAR is common, so there is probably one near you.

Choosing among nearby stores

List the stores near you with their formats and distances. Decide what you need: a full shop (SUPERSPAR or SPAR), a quick top-up (KWIKSPAR or Express), liquor (TOPS) or delivery (SPAR2U). Read recent reviews for freshness, queues and service. Phone to confirm hours.

On invented numbers, you have a SUPERSPAR 4 km away, a SPAR 1.5 km away and a KWIKSPAR 600 m away. For a R600 weekly shop, the SUPERSPAR basket is R600 and the SPAR R615; the KWIKSPAR R660. Fuel for the SUPERSPAR trip is R24; for the SPAR R9. The SPAR costs R624 including fuel against R624 for the SUPERSPAR, so they tie; the KWIKSPAR costs R660 but you can walk. Choose the SPAR for convenience or the SUPERSPAR for range. Use the KWIKSPAR for top-ups only. SPAR Rewards, described as giving instant discounts on selected products at the till, is reported to work across formats including KWIKSPAR, SPAR Express and TOPS. Check promotions in your store's catalogue. SPAR2U may deliver from some stores; in an August 2026 test, fees were R37 delivery, R15.90 service fee and R10 tip on one order. Compare with other chains nearby. Walk if the store is close and safe. Keep a list of two backup stores. Report outdated listings. Teach family members how to search safely and to avoid sharing their live location widely. If the KWIKSPAR offers are not quite what you need, it is worth comparing them with the latest Checkers catalogue before you decide.

Format	Best for
SUPERSPAR	Big shops, wider range
SPAR	Neighbourhood shopping
KWIKSPAR / SPAR Express	Quick top-ups
TOPS at SPAR	Liquor (18 and over)

Consumer tips and cautions

Under the Consumer Protection Act, prices must not mislead and goods must be of good quality; if the shelf price and the till price differ, ask for the lower price. Keep slips.

Beware of scams that use "around me" searches to lure you to fake pages offering vouchers or jobs. Official information comes from SPAR's website. Never share one-time PINs or card details. Alcohol may be sold only to people aged 18 and over.

Look at the map, check the format, phone and choose. A few minutes of effort give you the right store for each purpose.

Do not forget to look beyond the nearest store. A store two kilometres further may offer a wider range, a butchery or longer hours. Make a short trial: shop at two or three stores over a month, noting price, quality and service. Choose a primary store and a backup. Review your choice if your circumstances change, such as a new job or a house move. Share your findings with friends and relatives. Choosing deliberately, rather than by habit, is one of the easiest ways to improve your weekly shopping routine.

Frequently asked questions

How many SPAR stores are there?

It depends on the source and definition; counts range from about 1,046 to several thousand.

What formats exist?

SPAR, SUPERSPAR, KWIKSPAR, SPAR Express and TOPS.

Are all stores the same?

No; owners decide hours, range and services.

Sources

• SPAR International: South Africa; BusinessTech: SPAR store counts and formats; Wikipedia: Spar (South Africa); SuperCards guide: SPAR Rewards (as seen in search results)
• Consumer Protection Act; National Liquor Act