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Continente Invests €35m In 16 New Proximity Stores

Portuguese supermarket chain Continente has announced the opening of 16 new proximity stores by the end of the year.

Sonae's MC Arm Sees Sales Up 9.6% In Third Quarter

Portuguese retailer MC, which operates the Continente brand, saw sales rise 9.6% in the third quarter of its financial year, or 8.7% on a like-for-like bas...

Mercadona Sees Sales Volume, Market Share Up In Spain

Mercadona is witnessing rapid growth in Spain, while the rest of the grocery sector is stagnating, the publication El Economista reported citing the latest...

Lidl Choses Zaragoza For Southern European Logistics Hub

German discount supermarket chain Lidl has chosen the city of Zaragoza in northeastern Spain to build its new logistics hub for southwestern Europe.

Portugal's Galp Lifts Profit Target For Full Year

Portuguese energy company Galp Energia has lifted its operating profit target for the year, as a widening refining margin offset a decline in output follow...

Jerónimo Martins Sees Profit Up 33% In First Nine Months

Portugal’s Jerónimo Martins Group saw its profits soar 33% to €558 million in the first nine months of 2023, driven by strong sales growt...

Spain's Dia Sees Sales Up 4.5% In First Nine Months Of Year

Spanish retailer Dia Group has reported a 4.5% increase in sales on a like-for-like basis in the first nine months of the year, to €4.64 billion.

Continente Allocates €3m To Improve Shopping Experience

Portuguese supermarket chain Continente is investing €3 million in a technological renovation project to improve the shopping experience of its custom...