SPAIN: Eroski reveals 2017 store revamp program | Progresiv

Eroski has announced it plans to remodel 79 stores and open 4 new stores under its ‘contigo’ format. The ‘contigo’ format emphasizes local sourced grocery and products. Currently more than half of the food assortment is locally sourced.

The area allocated to diet and organic goods is also larger than its previous format.

The new format has a reduced environmental impact and a reduced energy cost of 65%.

Eroski invested 300 million euros between 2012 and 2016 to refurbish 512 stores of which 26 hypermarkets and 486 supermarkets. During 2016 the retailer remodelled 173 stores of which 9 were hypermarkets and 164 supermarkets. (www.kantarretailiq.com)