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Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52.10 - Warehousing and storage
280 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 December 2014
Employment effect (start)
10 December 2014
Foreseen end date
Description
On 10 December 2014, Jerónimo Martins, a Portugal-based international Group operating in Food Distribution, Food Manufacturing, and Services sectors, owner of food store chains in Poland (Biedronka), announced creation of 280 jobs at the newly opened distribution centre in Pruszków (Poland). The centre will supply articles to 120 stores in the region. The investment was worth approx. PLN 60 million (over EUR 14.2 million).
Jeronimo Martins Polska S.A. has started its operation in Poland in 1995 and is employing now around 55,000 people there. Currently, the company owns 2,500 stores and 15 distribution centres across Poland.
Sources
10 December 2014: Portal Spożywczy
12 December 2014: Property News
Citation
Eurofound (2014), Jeronimo Martins Polska S.A., Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 78189, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/78189.
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