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Sales and earnings

The Cooperative's 2021 sales reached 3,378.9 million euros, up 1.62% on the previous year, strengthening 2020's growth thanks to a business model based on proximity.

Profits were 67.9 million euros, 3.61% more. In 2021, the Cooperative's worker members shared in more than 42.8 million euros of this, equating to a distribution of €2,697.68 per person on average.

Network of shops

Consum continues its expansion by reinforcing its presence throughout Mediterranean Spain. In 2021, 54 new points of sale were opened, comprising 6 supermarkets belonging to the Consum brand and 48 Charter franchises. These new openings give Consum a total commercial network of 838 supermarkets throughout the Mediterranean - 466 fully owned and 372 franchisees - representing a total sales area of 631,364m2 and making it the 6th largest distribution chain by area nationwide.

Charter closed 2021 by beating its own record for openings so far, after inaugurating 48 new supermarkets. In addition, Consum increased its franchise network turnover by 12.9% compared to 2020, to reach 444 million euros.

Consum's online store turned five in 2021 and is already operative in 354 towns. With a turnover of 61.3 million euros, up 38% on the previous year, the online store offers more than 9,700 items, including loose and packaged produce, as well as a wide variety of brands that are prepared and shipped from 46 points of sale.

Logistics network

During 2021, Consum extended the Las Torres de Cotillas distribution centre. Specifically, the plant's capacity was increased by 19,445 m2, mainly given over to the installation of an automated warehouse for high-rotation pallets and automatic box picking. Currently, the Cooperative's total logistics area measures 248,150 m2.