eLDe retail franchising system proves to be a success

"Over the next two years we intend to strengthen the network with 50-60 stores via franchising, but we will also continue to develop our own outlets. We want to have 16 stores by the end of 2007," said Jan Rzepka, commercial director of LD Holding, owner of the network. The company is also investing in an integrated IT system and its own warehouse in Silesia, but no amounts of money were mentioned. "Before we can think of entering the bourse, we first have to construct a stable and modern network," said Rzepka. According to analysts, retail networks can also successfully enter the bourse, especially if they are merging into larger entities. (Puls Biznesu, p. 11) M.M.