Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Despar Italia, a retail chain forming part of the Star International company, has announced that from 2022 it will start opening several shops in Italy (15 per year for a total of 60 until 2026), leading to the hiring of about 1600 new jobs. The investment will amount to €300 million.
The decision was made after the company reported that it recorded growth of 1.7% year-on-year. It realised investments of over €103 million and the opening of 14 shops.
Among the most sought-after profiles to work in Despar supermarkets are salespeople, cashiers, department heads, shelf-stockers, and workers in the butcher's, fruit and vegetable, fish and delicatessen departments. Managers, warehouse workers and other figures could also be among those sought.
Eurofound (2022), Despar Italia, Business expansion in Italy, factsheet number 107673, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/107673.
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