Mercadona has invested more than 70 million in its stores in Girona in 6 years

2023-12-05 19:32:16

The supermarket company Mercadona has invested a total of 70.7 million euros to expand and improve its network of stores from 2017 until the end of this year. The chain explains that its objective is to “continue making progress in the implementation of the new efficient store model, which allows reduce energy consumption by up to 40% of a traditional shop».

The merchant implemented the new store model in the regions of Girona with the reform of the supermarket located in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. From 2017 until now, it has renovated 18 supermarkets and opened 3 new ones (all 3 are supermarkets that have replaced existing ones that they did not fit the quality standards required by the new modelsuch as the one located in the Platera de Blanes that has replaced the other two that were there previously).

Regarding the renovations, apart from the supermarket located in Sant Feliu, those in Figueres (2), Palafrugell, Cassà de la Selva, Palamós, Lloret de Mar, l’Escala, Castelló d Empúries, Santa Coloma de Farners, Banyoles, Castell-Platja d’Aro, Salt, Olot and three from the city of Girona.

During the month of November the chain has reopened the establishment located in Devesa del Pla in the municipality of Ripoll, after a comprehensive reform that has involved an investment of 2.5 million euros. 40 construction suppliers have participated and have employed more than 90 people during the reform phase. With this opening, there are already 21 supermarkets that have the new efficient model in the demarcation, out of a total of 28.

The new efficient store model has a delicatessen with cut and packaged ham, a central gondola in the perfumery for specialized cosmetics, a freshly squeezed orange juice service, sushi specialties, and a bakery section with machine for cutting bread and refrigerated pastries, among other novelties.

40% energy saving

Beyond the improvements in design and in the food offer, consideration has also been given toenvironmental aspect. The company details that the new installations allow a 40% saving in energy consumption compared to the traditional model, with the improvement of thermal and acoustic insulationas well as the use of more efficient freezers. An automated LED lighting system has also been installed that is regulated according to the times of the day.

In addition, these new efficient stores are fully connected technologically by integrating a series of electronic devices and collaborative tools for workers, with which information can be shared from any section of the store, thus facilitating the self-management of each supermarket and streamlining the processes of the entire chain. Among the new devices, there is, among others, the line of boxes, scales or the use of tablets that replace paper to do administrative tasks.