SPAR Group knows how to fight for shelf space. Founded in 1967, the company provides an array of marketing and merchandising services to manufacturers and retailers. Clients include drugstore chains, grocery stores, and convenience stores. SPAR Group offers services such as in-store product demonstration and sampling, shelf maintenance, mystery shopping, database marketing, teleservices, and market research. The company has an international presence through operations and joint ventures located in about 10 countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, and China.