Eurocash Group (Delikatesy Centrum, Lewiatan, Duży Ben, Eurocash Partner Networks: ABC, Groszek and Euro Sklep and Gama — Retail Partner System), Chorten Group and Netto Polska intend to create a joint venture company to join European Marketing Distribution (EMD), the leading European purchasing group. Final accession may take place after obtaining the prior consent of the competition authority. Thanks to the EMD cooperation, the new members will be able to increase their purchasing capacity at European level, generating significant savings in the supply chain that they intend to use to strengthen the offer for the end customers of their networks.

The presence of a new participant in EMD, which will be created by the Eurocash Group, the Chorten Group and Netto Polska, should translate into improved purchasing conditions for retailers cooperating within the Eurocash and Chorten Group networks and customers of Netto Polska stores. Together, they bring together around 20,000 stores, generating an annual turnover of more than 12 billion euros, which makes them the second largest player on the Polish retail market.

After obtaining the approval of the President of UOKiK to create a joint venture company, the company will join EMD, which will allow participants to benefit from membership probably next year.

- Joining EMD — a strong group based on partnership, cooperating with the largest global manufacturers and offering a wide range of products and marketing tools — is a step for us that will strengthen the position of our stores, accelerate customer-oriented development and make a real impact on the positive change in the Polish market — highlights Paweł Surówka, President of the Eurocash Group.

- At Netto, we strive to make everyday shopping easy and inspiring. It is this idea that is behind all our business decisions and actions taken. Joining the EMD purchasing group together with the Eurocash Group and the Chorten Group is definitely in line with this goal. The scale effect that we can achieve together will open up new opportunities for us and positively translate into the offer for our customers. This is what matters most to us — says Brian Olesen, CEO Netto Poland.

European Marketing Distribution (EMD) is Europe's largest international purchasing group in the FMCG retail sector. It brings together independent retailers and distributors from more than 15 countries, enabling them to negotiate jointly with global manufacturers. Thanks to its scale of activity and international cooperation, EMD strengthens the purchasing position of its members towards large companies. The organisation serves hundreds of thousands of stores across Europe and plays a key role in optimising trading conditions for retail chains.

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