Grupo Uvesco is accelerating its growth plan and preparing a €200 million investment by 2029, aiming to open 100 new supermarkets, including directly operated and franchised stores, and create approximately 1,000 new jobs. The Spanish retail group, owner of the BM brand, announced its new business plan after posting net sales of €1,27 billion in 2025, up 7,1% from the previous year.
The strategy for the four-year period 2026-2029 will focus primarily on commercial expansion, sales network renewal, technological innovation, and strengthening environmental sustainability policies. A significant portion of the investments will be allocated to modernizing existing supermarkets and developing new stores, while the remainder will support the digitalization of logistics and operational processes.
For 2026 alone, the group has already planned 19 new openings, four of which are already operational. The company also expects a gradual acceleration in the opening rate in the coming years, thus supporting the growth of the BM brand in the territories where it already operates.
Fresh produce will continue to be the cornerstone of the chain's offering, accounting for 43% of total sales. This move is accompanied by the consolidation of the local supplier network and the promotion of local produce, considered strategic for differentiating the offering and building customer loyalty.
In 2025, Grupo Uvesco opened 13 new BM stores, eight directly operated and five franchised, as well as one reopening. The openings were in Navarra, Biscay, Madrid, Gipuzkoa, and Cantabria, confirming the company's commitment to strengthening its presence, especially in large urban areas and traditionally well-served regions.
The network's growth has also been reflected in employment. Over the last fiscal year, the group hired 290 new employees, bringing its total workforce to over 7.500. At the same time, the company invested €6,8 million in staff training and specialization, aiming to strengthen internal skills and the quality of service in stores.
The relationship with the local community and the local agri-food supply chain is also important. In 2025, the group allocated €263 million to purchasing fresh, local products, collaborating with approximately 490 local suppliers. Of these, 40% have had business relationships with the chain for over twenty years, a sign of a strategy focused on continuity and stability in partnerships.
E-commerce also continued to grow, recording a 14,5% increase, while the private labels BM and BM Selecta expanded their assortment to approximately 1.600 items in total.
On the environmental front, Grupo Uvesco donated 980 tons of food products to food banks and social organizations to combat waste. The company also confirmed its AENOR certification for its circular strategy for the third consecutive year and maintained ministerial validations for reducing its carbon footprint. During the financial year, over 50% of the materials placed on the market came from recycled sources, equivalent to the recovery of more than 1,7 million kilograms of plastic.
