Emperia opens up to 140 stores

The WSE-listed Emperia is aiming to open from 95 to 140 stores this year, the company informed. "We have 14 out of 15-20 contracts, planned for 2015 signed in our supermarkets. Emperia's markets are to expand by 30-50 localizations, 16 contracts are signed. Franchise is to reach 50-70 stores. In total, we are assuming to open 95-140 stores," the firm's CEO, Dariusz Kalinowski said. The group recorded net sales of 1.97 in 2014, versus 1.96 in 2013.