New faces in the Spar state committee: regional merchants in focus

New faces in the Spar state committee: regional merchants in focus

There is good news from the world of retail in the Grieskirchen and Eferding region. The new state committee for Spar merchants was recently elected at a celebratory gala evening in Linz, and three representatives from our region will be at the helm over the next four years.

The newly elected committee members are Barbara Kerschberger, who runs the Spar markets in Grieskirchen and Pichl, as well as Brigitte Straßer from Hartkirchen and Johann Leithenmair, who manages the Spar market in Steinerkirchen an der Traun. This election is of great importance because the eight members of the state committee represent the interests of the 143 independent Spar locations in Upper Austria and work together with Spar AG on important further developments and innovations.

An important gala evening

The election took place in the special presence of State Governor Thomas Stelzer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Doris Hummer. Such events are not only a sign of the merchants' recognition, but also promote networking and exchange among members. It is noteworthy that around half of the approximately 1,600 SPAR locations in Upper Austria are run by independent entrepreneurs.

The election of these committed merchants to the state committee ensures that the regional needs and concerns of Spar merchants are heard. The election of other members such as Stefan Hessenberger from Gmunden or Maximilian Jauker from Aigen-Schlägl also shows that a broad network of merchants is behind the decisions.

The work of the state committee will be crucial in promoting the competitiveness of Spar locations and at the same time strengthening customer loyalty. Advocacy at this level is particularly important to address the specific challenges faced by independent retailers.

This new election is therefore not only a representative restructuring, but also represents a strategic step into the future. The immediate results of this election will become visible in the next few years as far as the role of Spar merchants in retail is concerned.

The developments in the Savings State Committee are of great interest and will shape the corporate landscape in the coming years. Further details on this choice and its implications can be found in a recent report on www.tips.at be read.