The word SPAR means "to save [money]" in some Germanic (among them German) and Scandinavian languages. SPAR in Nigeria is operated by Artee Industries Limited popularly known as Artee Group. SPAR stores in Nigeria are built on hypermarket retail format and offers a wide range of product categories namely; Grocery, Bakery, Butchery, Fruits & Vegetables, Hot Meals, Wine & Spirits, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Small Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Mobile Phones, Laptops & Tablets, Perfumes, Watches and Jewellery.