SPAR’s comeback story. Plus: High oil prices linger longer artwork
Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week

SPAR’s comeback story. Plus: High oil prices linger longer

Jun 11, 2026 · 00:38:26

In this episode, Bruce puts SPAR CEO Reeza Isaacs in the hot seat. Isaacs, the retailer’s third CEO in three years, takes questions on why profits have more than halved, what’s gone wrong with the independent retail model, and how to roll out a turnaround plan that is more than just talk. We also get a glimpse into Handwritten, YuppieChef co-founder Andrew Smith’s new book on building one of South…