Żabka (convenience store)
One of Żabka's nationwide network of convenience stores, here in the 19th-century quarter of Wrocław. "Żabka" means "small frog" in English
Żabka Polska (Polish pronunciation: [ˈʐapka]) is a chain of convenience stores in Poland.[1] There are more than 2,400 stores across Poland. Some Żabka stores are located in the Czech Republic.[2] The retail turnover was about EUR 650 million in 2010.
In 2007 Żabka was acquired by Penta Investment. In December 2010 Penta sold the Czech operations of Żabka and Koruna subsidiary to UK retail giant Tesco plc.[3] The transaction was closed in April 2011. In February 2011 Penta signed an agreement to sell the remaining Polish operations Żabka Polska, including the Freshmarket store format, to Mid Europa Partners.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Panattoni Park Wrocław II – final stage of development". Property Magazine International. October 4, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- 1 2 Martewicz, Maciej (February 25, 2011). "Mid Europa Buys Poland's Zabka Store Chain as Retail Market Consolidates". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Tesco to buy Polish Zabka chain -newspaper". Reuters. February 23, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
Further reading
- "Zabka stores sold". New Poland Express. February 26, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
External links
- Official website (Poland)
- Official website (Czech Republic)
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