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Jeronimo Martins SGPS SABiedronka wants to open 130-150 net new shops in Poland in 2025
Poland's largest retail chain Biedronka, owned by Portuguese Jeronimo Martins group wants to open between 130 and 150 new shops in Poland in 2025, Jeronimo Martins said in a press release. In addition, at least 50 shops in Slovakia are to operate under the Biedronka brand by the end of 2026.
Additionally, the renovation programme of current locations will include 250 to 275 locations in 2025.
The company also plans to add a new distribution centre to the existing 17 outlets.
In Slovakia, Biedronka started operations at the beginning of March with the opening of three shops and its first distribution centre. At least 50 Biedronka shops are expected to operate in Slovakia by the end of 2026.
The Hebe drug store chain is expected to expand by around 30 new locations in Poland this year, with the e-commerce channel remaining at the heart of its growth strategy.
In 2025, Biedronka is to continue to focus on cost efficiency measures and productivity improvements to protect profitability and respond to the economic environment.
Jeronimo Martins points to continued low food inflation in early 2025, combined with rising wages and stagnant food consumption.
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