Système U, the French retail co-operative, is looking to open up to 20 new stores this year, the company has confirmed to just-food.
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The retailer has earmarked 15-20 store openings, a spokesman for the company said.
The spokesman said the new stores would “mainly” be supermarkets.
As of the end of November last year, Système U had 899 stores in its estate, including 54 Hyper U hypermarkets, 701 supermarkets, 128 Marché U outlets and 16 U Express stores.
Système U has also planned for an expansion programme that will see the company expand its current store network by over 84,000 sq metres.
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By GlobalDataMore than 64,000 sq metres will also be added to the estate through rival banners, including Intermarché stores, joining the Système U network, the spokesman said.
The spokesman declined to comment on the level of investment planned for the company’s expansion programme.
