Axfood welcomes decision by Vi retailers

Axfood welcomes decision by Vi retailers

Axfood welcomes the decision by the Annual General Meeting of the Vi
Retailers Association to recommend that the individual retailers sign
chain agreements with Hemköp.

“At Hemköp we are highly enthusiastic about this opportunity to
strengthen the chain with more stores, additional expertise and greater
entrepreneurship. It also creates opportunities to build a larger,
stronger and more visible Hemköp, particularly in the fast-growing
Stockholm market,” says Ola Andersson, President of Hemköp.

The decision made by the association's annual meeting on Wednesday is
part of a long-term development of the cooperation between the Vi
Retailers and Axfood that was initiated two years ago.

“A chain agreement with Hemköp will give the Vi retailers the
opportunity for a stable platform with a strong food retail company,”
says Bo Rundström, President of the Vi Retailers Association. “We will
gain access to know-how and development opportunities while retaining
our freedom.”

An additional general meeting decision will be required before the
agreement can formally take effect.

 

For further information, please contact:
Anders Strålman, President and CEO, Axfood, mobile +46-70-293 16 93.
Ola Andersson, President, Hemköp, tel. +46-70-600 88 40.
Bo Rundström, President, Vi Retailers Association, +46-70 715 60 55.