Barcelona already has what is considered by many to be the cheapest supermarket in Spain. The ‘Sqrups’ chain has just landed in the city with its first store, located at 22 Comte Borrell street, in the heart of Eixample. This store joins the more than 100 that the company has throughout the country.
Its secret? A business model based on the sale of products at unbeatable prices.
Clearance prices: tortillas at 0,99 €.
Sqrups has earned its reputation for offering products at discounts of up to 80% off their original price. On its shelves you can find a wide variety of items: from drinks, tortillas and snacks to school supplies, desserts and drugstore products.
Among the most outstanding offers that define its success, you can find from potato omelettes at 0.99 euros, pizzas at 2.99 euros or different types of desserts and sweets or even school supplies for one euro or even less.
A “food outlet” with knockdown prices
The key to ‘Sqrups’ is its business model. Founded in Madrid in 2014 by entrepreneur José María Cayuela, the company specializes in giving a second life to products on clearance. They work with major brands and distributors to acquire surplus stock, discontinued items or items with minor packaging defects that cannot go to the usual commercial circuit.
In barely a decade, the chain has established itself as an economical and sustainable alternative for daily consumption. In addition, product rotation is constant, so there are always surprises and new bargains to be discovered on its shelves. With prices like this, ‘Sqrups’ is an obligatory stop for locals who want to stretch their money as far as possible.
You might be interested in: Food Coop BCN, the first cooperative supermarket in the city.