Big chains see potential in convenience stores

The French chain Auchan, known for the largest hypermarkets on the market, plans to open 300 franchise stores in Poland in the next five years, mainly in the format of neighborhood stores. This is another trading company that enters the segment of smaller stores. Biedronka also has recently presented an offer for franchisees.

One of Auchan's main competitors, Carrefour, has been…