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Vila Nova de Gaia (Grande Porto), Vila Nova de Foz Côa (Douro)
Sector
(46 - 47) Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.1 - Non-specialised retail sale 47.11 - Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco
125 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
11 July 2025
Employment effect (start)
11 July 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
The 'Os Mosqueteiros' group, from the retail industry, has invested €12 million in two stores located in Vila Nova de Gaia (in northern Portugal) and Vila Nova de Foz Côa (in the country’s northern interior).
This investment will create 125 jobs and strengthen the presence of the Intermarché chain in Portugal, while also reinforcing the brand’s commitment to local communities and regional economic development.
For over thirty years, the 'Os Mosqueteiros' group has maintained a strong presence in Portugal, operating three retail brands – Intermarché, Bricomarché and Roady – with a network of more than 360 stores nationwide
Eurofound (2025), Intermarché, Business expansion in Portugal, factsheet number 203138, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203138.
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