Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Jeronimo Martins Eyes M&A for €50 Billion Sales Target
Jeronimo Martins, a big European retailer, wants to significantly increase its sales in the next few years.
To do this, they're thinking about buying other companies, especially in Poland, where they already have a large supermarket chain.
They're looking at companies like Carrefour, but can't buy the whole thing because of rules.
Instead, they are looking to expand their existing businesses.
The company is known to be careful when it comes to acquiring businesses.
They also recently bought some stores in Colombia and plan to spend more money to improve stores in countries where they already operate.
Jeronimo Martins aims for €50 billion in revenue by 2029 or 2030.
The company may use mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to achieve this goal.
Poland is a key market, with Carrefour being a potential target.
Anti-monopoly rules limit Jeronimo Martins's acquisition of Carrefour in Poland.
The company is focused on expanding within existing markets and small acquisitions.
- Who
- Jeronimo Martins, a Portuguese retailer, is the main entity.
- What
- Jeronimo Martins is considering mergers and acquisitions to boost sales.
- When
- The sales target was announced in March, with discussions ongoing.
- Where
- The company operates primarily in Europe, with a focus on Poland, and Colombia.
- Why
- To reach a €50 billion revenue target by 2029 or 2030.
Business Strategy
Cautious Approach
Approach to Expansion
Business Strategy
Accelerating growth through acquisitions to reach the sales target.
Cautious Approach
Cautious and strategic growth through internal expansion and smaller acquisitions.
- Target Revenue
- €50 billion
- Target Timeframe
- 2029 or 2030
- Market Focus
- Poland
- Potential Target
- Carrefour
- Last Major Acquisition
- 2008
- First-Half Sales Increase
- 6.7%
- Shares Recovery
- 11% in 2025