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Mercadona Tienda 9 supermarket rollout
Overview
Mercadona is implementing a new supermarket format known as ‘Tienda 9’ across Spain, marking a significant evolution from its previous ‘Tienda 8’ format. The model focuses on reorganizing store layouts to prioritize fresh products through a ‘central workshop’ (Obrador Central) or ‘central processor’ (elobrador central). This unified area consolidates the cutting, cooking, and packaging of fresh goods to improve efficiency and food freshness.
The rollout began in Castilla-La Mancha with a 2.9 million euro remodel in Guadalajara, which aimed to reduce energy consumption by up to 10% and water usage by 40%. The expansion continued into Madrid and Bilbao, including a 9.2 million euro investment in the Chamberí district of Madrid and a 1.9 million euro renovation in Bilbao’s Miribilla neighborhood. This design shifts from a business-based organization to a process-based structure, increasing space for fresh goods and enhancing staff efficiency by reducing unnecessary movement. The model also incorporates new technological tools to facilitate self-management.
As part of a long-term modernization strategy to compete with retailers like Lidl, the company is accelerating these changes. In some locations, such as Vigo, this involves significant interior modifications, including replacing traditional fishmonger counters with pre-packaged fish trays to create a more dynamic environment. While earlier estimates targeted 60 operational stores by the end of 2026, recent updates suggest the rollout of the ‘Tienda 9’ model is aimed for completion by 2030.
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Timeline
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11 days ago
[BUSINESS] 13 sourcesMercadona implements new store hours and modernization strategyMercadona is returning to its standard winter operating hours across Spain and accelerating its 'Tienda 9' modernization strategy to compete with Lidl.
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16 days ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesMercadona launches new Tienda 9 supermarket model in Madrid and BilbaoMercadona debuts its ‘Tienda 9’ supermarket model in Madrid and Bilbao, featuring a process-based layout and centralized fresh food preparation to improve efficiency and the customer experience.
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22 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMercadona opens first ‘Tienda 9’ in Castilla-La ManchaMercadona has opened its first ‘Tienda 9’ supermarket in Castilla-La Mancha, investing 2.9 million euros to implement a new efficient retail model in Guadalajara.
Sources
actualidadecommerce.com · adslzone.net · altonivel.com.mx · deia.eus · diaridetarragona.com · diariodeavisos.com · diariondi.com · ead.no · elmonterizo.com · esdiario.com · laciudadweb.com.ar · larazon.es · merca2.es · moncloa.com · nuevaalcarria.com · okdiario.com · polojapan.com · quilmespresente.com · tiemposur.com.ar · valenciaplaza.com
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