Part-Time
Retail Remodel Senior Lead
Posted on 8/18/2026
SPAR
1,001-5,000 employees
Merchandising and marketing services provider
Compensation Overview
$25/hr
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Remote
Extensive travel throughout the year is required, including projects across the Midwest and Northeast.
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- Previous construction, retail remodel, fixture installation, or carpentry experience is required.
- Prior leadership or crew lead experience is required.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the year is required.
- Ability to work overnight shifts is required.
- Ability to work on ladders and at heights up to 20 feet is required.
- Ability to read blueprints, store layouts, or schematics is required.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills are required.
- Steel-toe boots and basic hand tools are required.
- Lead and coach overnight remodel crews.
- Install and reconfigure steel pallet racking and shelving systems.
- Remove and replace damaged fixtures and displays.
- Install store fixtures and signage.
- Read blueprints and layouts.
- Maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards.
- Complete project reporting and communicate daily progress.
- Perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and operating power equipment.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are preferred.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills are sought.
SPAR Group provides merchandising and marketing services to retailers, consumer brands, and distributors. It uses a large field workforce of 7,000+ merchandisers to execute in-store activities such as product placement, shelf resets, promotions, audits, and brand support across retailers and channels. Their services work by deploying trained merchandisers to stores to implement client plans, collect data, and ensure compliance with display standards, helping brands improve shelf impact and sell-through. The company differentiates itself through scale, long-standing experience (over 55 years), a consistent focus on client needs regardless of size, and a proven track record of execution excellence. Its goal is to help clients achieve better in-store presence and performance by delivering reliable, timely, and cost-effective merchandising solutions.”}{
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 gross profit improved, and KZN stabilization delivered three profitable months.
- Management is modernizing systems, centralizing key value items, and tightening marketing ROI.
- Revenue still grew 3.6% to R67.5 billion, showing underlying customer demand remains.
What critics are saying
- Mike Bosman and Shirley Zinn resigned 17 August 2026 after board hostility and threats.
- H1 2026 operating profit collapsed 72.6%, leaving management credibility tied to execution.
- R7.3 billion net debt and negative free cash flow create refinancing and covenant pressure.
What makes SPAR unique
- SPAR’s independent-retailer franchise model anchors local store ownership across Southern Africa.
- Reeza Isaacs’ June 2026 turnaround centers retailer profitability, not headline corporate growth.
- The group’s wholesale scale and private-label control differentiate it from pure supermarket peers.
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Company News
Spar chair and deputy resign with immediate effect. Lwazi Koyana takes over as interim chair as the retailer launches a formal search for new board members. Both Mike Bosman (pictured) and Shirley Zinn concluded that stepping down is in the company's best interests. Image: Bloomberg Spar Group has announced the immediate resignation of independent non-executive chair Mike Bosman and deputy chair Shirley Zinn, effective 17 August 2026. To maintain continuity, current independent non-executive director and Risk Committee chair Lwazi Koyana has been appointed interim chair of the board with immediate effect. At the same time, a formal succession search gets underway. Governance restructuring Both Bosman and Zinn concluded that stepping down is in the best interests of the company. Bosman assumed the chairmanship in December 2022 during a period of governance strain, later serving as executive chair from January to October 2023 following the retirement of the former group CEO, Brett Botten. Zinn joined the board in February 2023 and became deputy chair in June 2023, leading the remuneration committee, where she introduced malus and clawback policies alongside revised minimum shareholding rules for executives. Reflecting on the context of their departures and contributions, the board noted: "While Mr Bosman and Dr Zinn continue to have the full support of the board, taking into consideration the context of the period that both these directors and the board have recently experienced, Mr Bosman and Dr Zinn have separately concluded that stepping down and resigning from the Board is the right decision for them and in the best interest of the company." "Under his chairmanship, the group's governance, risk and control environment has strengthened, the portfolio simplified and operational continuity restored. Throughout his tenure, Mr Bosman engaged openly with shareholders and made himself consistently available to them." Interim leadership Interim chair Lwazi Koyana, a chartered accountant who has served on Spar's board for over seven years, will head the board and step in as chair of the Nominations Committee pending permanent appointments. The Nominations Committee has launched a formal search for new non-executive directors based on a defined skills matrix, specifically targeting candidates with direct retail, independent-retailer, and broader-sector experience. Following the resignations, Spar reconstituted its key board committees with immediate effect: * Audit Committee: Funke Ighodaro (Chair), Sundeep Naran, Pedro da Silva. * Risk Committee: Funke Ighodaro (Chair), Sundeep Naran, Liesbeth Botha, Reeza Isaacs. * Remuneration Committee: Liesbeth Botha (Chair), Lwazi Koyana, Sundeep Naran. * Nominations Committee: Lwazi Koyana (Chair), Sundeep Naran, Funke Ighodaro. * Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee: Sundeep Naran (Chair), Marie Jamieson, Liesbeth Botha, Phumlani Dyini. * Business Transformation Committee: Liesbeth Botha (Chair), Pedro da Silva, Marie Jamieson, Reeza Isaacs, Megan Pydigadu. The board reaffirmed its full support for group CEO Reeza Isaacs, group CFO Megan Pydigadu, and the executive team, confirming that the group's turnaround strategy, current financial guidance, and focus on supporting independent Guild retailers remain unaffected. Retail downturn: Spar and Clicks hit 52-week lows Spar touched a 52-week low on Monday following the resignations, falling to R42.55 per share, down roughly 60%. 8/18/2026, 9:48:24 AM
SPAR Group returned to profitability in Q2 2026, reporting GAAP net income of $409,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to break-even results in the prior year quarter. This marks the company's first profitable quarter since Q1 2025. The retail merchandising services provider posted net revenue of $36.9 million, down 4.5% year-over-year due to lower remodel business volume. However, adjusted EBITDA grew 63% to $2.1 million. Gross profit was $8.4 million, representing 22.8% of revenue. SG&A expenses declined to $6.8 million from $7.9 million the previous year, including $543,000 in one-time costs. SPAR Group revised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $130-138 million, compared to $136 million in 2025. The company projects gross margins of 21.5-23.5%, up from 15.9% in 2025, and expects SG&A expenses of $21-24 million.
SPAR Group reported a 10.3% revenue decline in Q1 2026, which management described as a deliberate strategic shift away from lower-margin project-based remodel work towards higher-margin recurring merchandising services. Core US merchandising revenue grew 5%, whilst Canada returned to 3% growth. Gross margin expanded to 22.3%, with the company targeting approximately 25% over the next 18 to 24 months. SPAR returned to positive EBITDA and reduced SG&A by $1.9 million below normalised 2025 quarterly averages. The company maintained full-year guidance of $143 million to $151 million in revenue with gross margins of 20.5% to 22.5%. However, SPAR is currently not in compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements and plans to submit a compliance plan. Operating activities used $3.9 million net cash during the quarter.
SPAR Group has completed a strategic realignment focusing on US and Canadian markets after divesting international joint ventures. The company rebuilt its leadership team and shifted towards high-margin merchandising services whilst investing in cloud-based infrastructure. For fiscal 2025, SPAR reported a net loss of $24.6 million, impacted by approximately $7 million in one-time costs and $4.8 million in restructuring charges. Gross margins compressed due to a temporary shift towards lower-margin remodelling business. Looking ahead, the company expects 2026 revenue between $143 million and $151 million, with gross margins improving to 20.5-22.5% as the service mix returns to core merchandising. Annual run rate SG&A costs are projected at $25.5-26.5 million, excluding non-recurring items.
SPAR Group reported a net loss of $24.6 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for fiscal 2025, on net revenue of $136.1 million. The company's gross margin declined to 15.9% from 20.5% in 2024, driven by higher labour and travel costs. Despite the challenges, US net revenue increased 3.9% to $122.1 million. The company divested its international joint ventures to focus on US and Canadian markets and announced a strategic partnership with ReposiTrak to enhance AI and data-driven solutions. SPAR Group expects fiscal 2026 revenue between $143 million and $151 million, with gross margins improving to 20.5% to 22.5%. The company is shifting focus towards higher-margin core merchandising business whilst rebuilding its leadership team.