Emperia to open up to 140 stores

The WSE-listed Emperia is aiming to open from 95 to 140 stores this year, the company informed. "We have signed 14 out of 15-20 supermarket contracts planned for 2015. Emperia's markets are to expand by 30-50 locations, 16 contracts are signed for markets. Franchises are 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 PLN 1.97 billion in 2014, versus PLN 1.96 billion in 2013.