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

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

In the Grieskirchen and Eferding region, there are gratifying news from the world of retail. In a solemn gala evening in Linz, the new state committee was recently elected for the savings clerks, and three representatives from our region will be at the top in 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 heads the Spar market in Steinerkirchen on the Traun. This choice is of great importance, since the eight members of the state committee represent the interests of the 143 independent savings locations in Upper Austria and work together with SPAR AG on important further developments and innovations.

an important gala evening

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

With the choice of these committed merchants in the state committee, it is ensured that the regional needs and concerns of the savings clerks are heard. The choice of other members such as Stefan Hessenberger from Gmunden or Maximilian Jauker from Aigen-Schlägl also shows that a wide-ranging network of merchants is behind the decisions.

The activity of the state committee will be crucial to promote the competitiveness of the SPAR locations and at the same time strengthen customer loyalty. The advocacy group at this level is particularly important to tackle the specific challenges with which independent retailers are confronted.

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

The developments in the SPAR 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 current report can be read.