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Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Sale In Non-Specialised Stores 47.19 - Other Retail Sale In Non-Specialised Stores
160 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
24 March 2025
Employment effect (start)
4 January 2026
Foreseen end date
Description
Spanish discount store chain Sqrups is aiming at reach 200 stores and 500 employees by 2026 in Spain, wich represents an increase of new 110 stores and 160 new employees. The company is opening a new distribution centre in Madrid, where this facility is equipped with the Reflex WMS warehouse management system, which will enable the company to optimise its operations and consolidate its growth strategy.
The implementation of Reflex WMS will provide comprehensive warehouse management, ensuring more efficient operations adaptable to business growth. Some of the main benefits of this solution include: real-time inventory visibility, greater speed in order preparation and dispatch, scalability for growth, space and process optimization, and improved integration of technology with human talent.
Eurofound (2025), Sqrup, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 202539, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202539.
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