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Mercadona Tienda 9 supermarket rollout

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Mercadona is implementing a new supermarket format known as ‘Tienda 9’ across Spain. 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 that created 28 new jobs. In Bilbao, the Miribilla neighborhood saw the reopening of a renovated store following and a 1.9 million euro investment. renovation in Bilbao’s Miribilla neighborhood. This new design represents a shift shifts from a business-based organization to a process-based structure. By centralizing preparation, the model increases structure, increasing space for fresh goods, improves shopping intuition, goods and enhances enhancing staff efficiency by reducing unnecessary movement. Additionally, the The model also incorporates new technological tools and electronic devices to facilitate self-management and streamline decision-making. The self-management. As part of a long-term modernization strategy to compete with retailers like Lidl, the company intends 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 have approximately create a more dynamic environment. While earlier estimates targeted 60 of these supermarkets operational stores by the end of 2026. 2026, recent updates suggest the rollout of the ‘Tienda 9’ model is aimed for completion by 2030.

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  1. 2026-09-01 20:22 UTC Mercadona Tienda 9 supermarket rollout
  2. 2026-08-28 06:58 UTC Mercadona Tienda 9 supermarket rollout
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