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Alcampo Announces Store Closures and Workforce Reductions as Part of Strategic Overhaul

The company plans to close up to 25 supermarkets, affecting 710 employees, while investing in modernization, logistics, and sustainability to adapt to shifting consumer trends.

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Overview

  • Alcampo's restructuring plan will impact 152 establishments, including the closure of up to 25 stores and workforce reductions affecting 3% of its 23,300 employees.
  • The company has provided unions with a list of affected hypermarkets and will initiate negotiations regarding the collective dismissal process.
  • The 2023 acquisition of 224 Dia supermarkets revealed integration challenges, with some locations underperforming due to misalignment with Alcampo's business model.
  • In addition to closures, Alcampo is modernizing over 60 stores, reducing the size of 15 hypermarkets, and enhancing its online shopping platform.
  • The transformation strategy includes a new logistics platform and a long-term renewable energy agreement to boost operational efficiency and sustainability.