Yves Rocher Polska announces cautious expansion plan

But the company, which reported a net profit of zl.7.5 million last year on sales of zl.78.4 million, is cautious about further expansion. "Any further openings depend on the availability of suitable locations," says Hana Cholewa of YRP. This contrasts with the much more ambitious plans at YRP's main rivals on the Polish market, which already have many more stores. Irish-owned Drogeria Natura, the market leader by stores with 242 outlets, plans to open 200 new stores over the next four years, while Rossman of Germany, the number two retailer with 216 stores, has also announced new expansion plans. Despite comparable size and growth in terms of stores, Rossman has much higher revenues, zl.913 million last year to Natura's zl.280 million. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) R.M.