Summary:
Mercadona to open 10 new supermarkets in Portugal this year.
First store opening in Loures scheduled for March.
Two locations planned for Lisbon.
New corporate office to be established in Alta de Lisboa.
Recruitment underway for various positions.
Mercadona's Major Expansion in Portugal
Mercadona has announced plans to open 10 new supermarkets across Continental Portugal this year. Among these, two locations are set to debut in Lisbon, with the first store opening scheduled for March in the Loures municipality.
Details of the New Stores
The forthcoming stores will be located in:
- Loures (including Santa Iria de Azoia and Frielas)
- Penafiel (Milhundos)
- Fafe
- Leiria (Vale Sepal)
- Matosinhos (São Gens)
- Palmela
- Porto (Amial)
This expansion will boost the total number of Mercadona stores in Portugal to 70.
Corporate Office and Job Openings
One of the new locations in Alta de Lisboa will feature a new corporate office, complementing the existing headquarters in Vila Nova de Gaia. The company has already begun recruitment for various positions, primarily for supermarket operators, maintenance assistants, and warehouse operators.
Background
Mercadona opened its first supermarket in Portugal in 2019 in Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia. Currently, the chain operates 60 stores across 12 districts and employs approximately 7,000 workers.
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