Jeronimo Martins opens another logistics center in Silesia

Jeronimo Martins Polska has opened its 15th distribution center, located in Sosnowiec, in the Katowice agglomeration. The center cost PLN 100 million to build and support 170 discount stores under the Biedronka brand located within 40 kilometers of the center. The facility comprises 27,000 sqm and has been built on a 16-hectare plot. It will employ 280 people and has created another 250 jobs in partner companies (cleaning, security etc.), the firm said. The retail chain has 2,000 stores across Poland. It wants to launch another 1,000 in 2015.