# Covirán supermarket expansion in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/covirn-supermarket-expansion-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-08T08:56:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Spanish cooperative Covirán has expanded its supermarket presence, specifically within the Valencian Community, where it now operates a total of 74 supermarkets including affiliated stores. This growth represents a 20.7% increase in stores under its brand.

This expansion is supported by a proximity business model and strategic alliances, such as a 2020 agreement with the Coarvalha cooperative. In 2025, the cooperative established agreements with 177 local suppliers, totaling 41.4 million euros in purchases. Within the Valencian region, purchases of fruits and vegetables from local producers increased by 12.6%.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Covirán expands supermarket presence in Valencian Community

Covirán has expanded to 74 supermarkets in the Valencian Community, increasing local supplier purchases to 41.4 million euros and growing its regional workforce to 320 employees.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/covirn-expands-supermarket-presence-in-valencian-community

### 2026-09-30: American Express and Covirán expand retail and payment presence in Spain

American Express has added 250,000 new points of sale in Spain to target daily spending, while the cooperative Covirán opened five new supermarkets, creating 17 jobs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-express-and-covirn-expand-retail-and-payment-presence-in-spain

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