The new best neighbor, Spar, has overtaken Mercator to become the largest merchant in the country.
Spar Slovenija je leta 2025 ustvaril 1,261 milijarde evrov poslovnih prihodkov, kar predstavlja rast za 7,4 odstotka glede na prejšnje leto. Čisti dobiček je znašal 12,2 milijona evrov, kar je manj kot predlanski dobiček od 18,7 milijona evrov. Število nakupov je narasel do 61,2 milijonov, kar predstavlja rast za 2,6 odstotka. Glavni izvršni direktor David Kovačič je ocenil, da je podjetje raslo hitreje od trga in dodatno okrepilo svoj tržni delež. Medtem, Mercator je zabeležil 1,18 milijarde evrov prihodkov, kar je 11,3 odstotka manj kot predlansko obdobje, in je ustvaril 12,8 milijona čistega dobička. Mercator je razveljavil nekaj podjetij in zmanjšal število trgovin. Engrotuš je zabeležil izgubo v višini 12,1 milijona evrov, kar je znatno več kot predlansko izgubo.
Three major retailers reported profits last year, while Tuš faced losses amid restructuring efforts. According to recently released data, three of Slovenia's largest food retailers operated with a profit in 2025. Spar Slovenia generated the highest revenue among them, amounting to €1.261 billion, a 7.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Its net profit stood at €12.2 million, down from €18.7 million in 2024. The number of purchases in Spar stores rose by 2.6 percent to 61.2 million, averaging around 203,000 customers per day. Spar Slovenia’s chief executive, David Kovačič, stated that the company grew faster than the market and strengthened its market share through customer-focused strategies and tailored offerings. By the end of 2025, Spar had 113 Spar and Interspar stores, 48 franchise units, and eight Interspar restaurants. Over 1.3 million consumers used the Spar loyalty card, while the Spar Plus mobile app exceeded 640,000 registered users. Mercator recorded €1.18 billion in sales revenue, a decline of 11.3 percent compared to the prior year. Despite a loss of €10.4 million in 2024, the company achieved a net profit of €12.8 million. Sales from retail operations amounted to €1.03 billion, down 2.4 percent from the previous year. Mercator sold several subsidiaries, including Mercator-Emba and M Energija, during the period. Mercator maintained the highest number of retail locations, with 412 small-scale stores (down from 450), nine wholesale units (from 13), and 125 franchises (from 128). Total selling area shrank to 246,800 square meters from 259,700. Engrotuš, which includes the Tuš chain, reported €460.6 million in sales revenue, a 5.5 percent drop from the previous year. The company posted a net loss of €12.1 million, compared to a net profit of €37.4 million in 2024. Revenue from goods accounted for 97 percent of total income, while services contributed the remaining 3 percent. Retail sales made up 70.3 percent of revenue, compared to 67 percent previously, while cash-and-carry centers accounted for 19.2 percent and wholesale for 9.8 percent. The company incurred a €6.8 million operating loss, up from €3.4 million in 2024. EBITDA fell by 28.5 percent to €9.1 million. The loss was attributed primarily to lower sales and higher labor costs due to winter layoffs. Discount retailers Hofer and Eurospin returned to profitability in 2025. Hofer turned a €15 million loss into a €6.6 million profit, while Eurospin increased its net profit by 40 percent to €11.3 million.
The article discusses the financial performance of three major grocery retailers in Slovenia last year, noting that they all reported profits despite common complaints about difficult business conditions. Spar Slovenia had the highest revenue at €1.261 billion, up 7.4% compared to the previous year, but its profit was €12.2 million, down €6.5 million from 2024. The number of customers increased by 2.6%, averaging around 203,000 daily shoppers. In contrast, Tuš, which is undergoing restructuring, ended the year with a loss.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on economic data related to retail companies and does not involve political figures, policies, or contentious issues. It presents factual information about company revenues and customer trends without apparent bias or framing that favors one side over another.
Why factuality (85): The article provides specific financial figures for Spar Slovenia, including revenue and profit numbers, which appear plausible and internally consistent. It mentions that three major retailers made a profit while Tuš incurred a loss, aligning with the general consensus from other sources. However,
Why objectivity (80): The article presents facts in a mostly neutral manner, using standard business reporting language. It includes direct quotes from a company representative, which adds balance. However, the phrase 'hitreje od trga' (faster than the market) may imply a slight positive bias toward Spar Slovenia, though
Spar Slovenija je leta 2025 ustvaril 1,261 milijarde evrov poslovnih prihodkov, kar predstavlja rast za 7,4 odstotka glede na prejšnje leto. Čisti dobiček je znašal 12,2 milijona evrov, kar je manj kot predlanski dobiček od 18,7 milijona evrov. Število nakupov je narasel do 61,2 milijonov, kar predstavlja rast za 2,6 odstotka. Glavni izvršni direktor David Kovačič je ocenil, da je podjetje raslo hitreje od trga in dodatno okrepilo svoj tržni delež. Medtem, Mercator je zabeležil 1,18 milijarde evrov prihodkov, kar je 11,3 odstotka manj kot predlansko obdobje, in je ustvaril 12,8 milijona čistega dobička. Mercator je razveljavil nekaj podjetij in zmanjšal število trgovin. Engrotuš je zabeležil izgubo v višini 12,1 milijona evrov, kar je znatno več kot predlansko izgubo.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual business performance data for Spar Slovenia, Mercator, and Engrotuš without overt ideological slant. While it highlights Spar's growth and market dominance compared to competitors, it does not frame these developments as politically motivated or biased towards any party.
Why factuality (85): The article provides detailed financial figures from Spar Slovenia, including revenue growth, profit changes, and customer statistics, which align with typical reporting standards for retail companies. The data appears consistent with industry benchmarks and does not contradict any known external so
Why objectivity (78): The tone is generally positive, emphasizing Spar's growth and success while highlighting customer trust. While this is common in corporate press releases, it lacks balance by not mentioning potential challenges or criticisms. The article presents Spar's achievements without significant counterpoint,
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