# Esselunga retail expansion in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/esselunga-retail-expansion-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-09T08:00:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Esselunga is expanding its retail footprint in Italy through the opening of new locations and significant recruitment efforts. Recent developments include the opening of a 635-square-meter supermarket in Rome and a smaller ‘LaEsse’ format store in Corso d’Italia. 

This growth occurs alongside the start of Claude Sarrailh’s mandate as CEO and General Manager. To support these operations, the company has launched over 40 recruitment processes for various roles, including sales assistants, bakers, pharmacists, and logistics staff. Future plans include a new location in Milan near Parco Sempione and the reopening of a store in Gessate.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Esselunga expands Italian retail footprint with new stores and hiring

Esselunga is expanding its Italian presence with new stores in Rome and Milan, while launching over 40 recruitment drives to support its growth and new retail formats.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esselunga-expands-italian-retail-footprint-with-new-stores-and-hiring

### 2026-09-22: Retail updates: HIRO Design and Esselunga report growth in Italy

Italian retailers HIRO Design and Esselunga report growth, with HIRO Design marking one year in Verona and Esselunga expanding its Treviglio superstore by 500 square meters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/retail-updates-hiro-design-and-esselunga-report-growth-in-italy

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