However, it has to sell several stores first. Ahold will purchase the 50 Spar stores for Ђ191 million (5.25 billion Czech krona). The group has received preliminary permission to undertake the purchase, but final approval may only become available during the second half of 2014.Ahold is currently operating in the Czech Republic under its Albert brand and it will have 330 stores once the 50 Spar stores are included in its portfolio.
