Penny, Rewe Group’s discount chain, is to begin construction of a distribution centre in eastern Germany.

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The official construction of the logistics centre will begin on 9 October and is expected to be completed for opening in May 2010, the company told just-food today (5 October).


Rewe has invested EUR30m (US$43.8m) in the 25,000 square metre facility, which will create around 200 jobs.
 
The distribution centre will service around 150 Penny-Market stores.


Rewe last week acquired 39 Sky supermarkets in southwest Germany from cooperative retailer Coop eG for an undisclosed sum.


The acquisition, a bid to claim further market share in Europe’s biggest economy, is designed to strengthen both companies’ positions.

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Rewe said it would continue to look for suitable acquisitions as it strives to expand its store network in Germany.